Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Morillo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Pittieria 36: 48 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336148
Description
Pseudolachnostoma brasiliense (also called Brazilian Pseudolachnostoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a woody stem and grows in tropical deciduous forests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudolachnostoma brasiliense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudolachnostoma brasiliense has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudolachnostoma brasiliense is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Pseudolachnostoma brasiliense
Pseudolachnostoma brasiliense can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Pseudolachnostoma brasiliense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudolachnostoma brasiliense?
Pseudolachnostoma brasiliense
What type of plant is Pseudolachnostoma brasiliense?
Pseudolachnostoma brasiliense is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Pseudolachnostoma brasiliense found?
Pseudolachnostoma brasiliense is found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Pseudolachnostoma genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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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,