Pachycarpus suaveolens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
1240807
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Nicholas & Goyder
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 20: 88 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240145
Common Names
- Pachycarpus suaveolens
- Sweet-scented Pachycarpus
- Sweet-scented Milkvetch
Searching for Pachycarpus suaveolens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pachycarpus suaveolens (also called Sweet-Scented Pachycarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has leathery, oblong leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as meadows, prairies, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pachycarpus suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pachycarpus suaveolens has small white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Searching for Pachycarpus suaveolens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pachycarpus suaveolens is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 foot in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in the spring or by division in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Pachycarpus suaveolens
Pachycarpus suaveolens is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi.
Pachycarpus suaveolens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachycarpus suaveolens?
Pachycarpus suaveolens
What is the common name of Pachycarpus suaveolens?
Sweet-scented pachycarpus
Where is Pachycarpus suaveolens found?
Pachycarpus suaveolens is found in the western United States and Canada.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50106252: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' in the authors string.
Ashley Nicholas (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicholas' in the authors string.