Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
gabunensis
ID:
284671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 455 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284003

Common Names

  • Gabunensis Pseudohydrosme
  • Pseudohydrosme Gabunensis
  • Gabunensis Pseudohydrosme Plant

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Description

Pseudohydrosme gabunensis (also called Gabon 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 gabunensis is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudohydrosme gabunensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudohydrosme gabunensis 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 gabunensis

Pseudohydrosme gabunensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and West Africa.

Pseudohydrosme gabunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudohydrosme gabunensis?

Pseudohydrosme gabunensis

What is the common name of Pseudohydrosme gabunensis?

Gabon False Hydrosme

Where is Pseudohydrosme gabunensis found?

It is native to tropical Africa.

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:88418-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.