Status:
valid
Authors:
Goyder
Source:
ksu
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 368 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392707
Common Names
- Pachyglossus Pachycarpus
- Pachyglossus False Flax
- Pachyglossus Bastard Flax
Description
Pachycarpus pachyglossus (also called Pachyglossus Pachycarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils and prefers warm climates. It has a short stem with dark green leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pachycarpus pachyglossus is used as a food source in some parts of Africa. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pachycarpus pachyglossus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachycarpus pachyglossus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pachycarpus pachyglossus
Pachycarpus pachyglossus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Pachycarpus pachyglossus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachycarpus pachyglossus?
Pachycarpus pachyglossus
What is the common name of Pachycarpus pachyglossus?
Pachyglossus Pachycarpus
What is the natural habitat of Pachycarpus pachyglossus?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
Species in the Pachycarpus genus
Pachycarpus lineolatus,
Pachycarpus medusonema,
Pachycarpus goetzei,
Pachycarpus firmus,
Pachycarpus eximius,
Pachycarpus rigidus,
Pachycarpus richardsiae,
Pachycarpus pachyglossus,
Pachycarpus chirindensis,
Pachycarpus bisacculatus,
Pachycarpus appendiculatus,
Pachycarpus asperifolius,
Pachycarpus concolor,
Pachycarpus coronarius,
Pachycarpus dealbatus,
Pachycarpus grandiflorus,
Pachycarpus reflectens,
Pachycarpus vexillaris,
Pachycarpus galpinii,
Pachycarpus mackenii,
Pachycarpus macrochilus,
Pachycarpus scaber,
Pachycarpus schinzianus,
Pachycarpus campanulatus,
Pachycarpus decorus,
Pachycarpus linearis,
Pachycarpus natalensis,
Pachycarpus plicatus,
Pachycarpus rostratus,
Pachycarpus stelliceps,
Pachycarpus stenoglossus,
Pachycarpus lebomboensis,
Pachycarpus distinctus,
Pachycarpus grantii,
Pachycarpus robustus,
Pachycarpus spurius,
Pachycarpus suaveolens,
Pachycarpus petherickianus,
Pachycarpus acidostelma,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,