Status:
valid
Authors:
Morillo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Pittieria 36: 53 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336153
Description
Pseudolachnostoma woytkowskii (also called Woytkowski's 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 woytkowskii 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 woytkowskii 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
Cultivation and propagation of Pseudolachnostoma woytkowskii can be done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once rooted, the cuttings should be transplanted into individual containers.
Where to Find Pseudolachnostoma woytkowskii
Pseudolachnostoma woytkowskii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Pseudolachnostoma woytkowskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudolachnostoma woytkowskii?
Pseudolachnostoma woytkowskii
What type of plant is Pseudolachnostoma woytkowskii?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Pseudolachnostoma woytkowskii native to?
Costa Rica
Species in the Pseudolachnostoma genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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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,