Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
buettneri
ID:
284669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 456 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284001

Common Names

  • Buettneri Pseudohydrosme
  • Pseudohydrosme Buettneri
  • Buettneri Pseudohydrosme Plant

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Description

Pseudohydrosme buettneri (also called Buettner's false hydrosme, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and Ethiopia. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudohydrosme buettneri is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudohydrosme buettneri has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudohydrosme buettneri is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Pseudohydrosme buettneri

Pseudohydrosme buettneri is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Pseudohydrosme buettneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudohydrosme buettneri?

Pseudohydrosme buettneri

What is the common name of Pseudohydrosme buettneri?

Buettner's False Hydrosme

Where is Pseudohydrosme buettneri found?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Pseudohydrosme genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88417-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.