Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
pycnantha
ID:
276954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(1): 99 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276286

Common Names

  • Pycnantha Pleiocarpa
  • Pycnantha Spur Flower
  • Pycnantha's Pleiocarpa

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Synonyms

  • Hunteria breviloba Hallier f. [unknown]
  • Hunteria pycnantha K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Pleiocarpa bagshawei S.Moore [unknown]
  • Pleiocarpa breviloba Stapf [unknown]
  • Pleiocarpa flavescens Stapf [unknown]
  • Pleiocarpa micrantha Stapf [unknown]
  • Pleiocarpa microcarpa Stapf [unknown]
  • Pleiocarpa pycnantha tubicina (Stapf) Pichon [unknown]
  • Pleiocarpa swynnertonii S.Moore [unknown]
  • Pleiocarpa tubicina Stapf [unknown]
  • Pleiocarpa welwitschii Stapf ex Hiern [unknown]

Description

Pleiocarpa pycnantha (also called 'Pycnantha Pleiocarpa', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pleiocarpa pycnantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used in furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleiocarpa pycnantha is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedling is a small, green, upright plant with two lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleiocarpa pycnantha is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 4-6 inches long and should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings in a warm, sunny location and water regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Pleiocarpa pycnantha

Pleiocarpa pycnantha is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pleiocarpa pycnantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleiocarpa pycnantha?

Pleiocarpa pycnantha

What is the common name of Pleiocarpa pycnantha?

Pycnantha Pleiocarpa

What is the natural habitat of Pleiocarpa pycnantha?

Forests and grasslands

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 kew-158937: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.