Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.Bieb.) Al-Shehbaz, O'Kane & R.A.Price
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 304 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397179
Common Names
- Pseudoarabidopsis Toxophylla
- Toxophylla Pseudoarabidopsis
- Toxophylla Tree
Synonyms
- Thellungiella toxophylla (M.Bieb.) V.I.Dorof. [unknown]
- Sisymbrium toxophyllum C.A.Mey. [unknown]
- Arabidopsis toxophylla (M.Bieb.) N.Busch [unknown]
- Arabis toxophylla M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Arabis wolgensis Willd. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
- Hesperis toxophylla Kuntze [unknown]
- Stenophragma toxophyllum B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
Description
Pseudoarabidopsis toxophylla (also called Toxophyllous Pseudoarabidopsis, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, fragrant white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoarabidopsis toxophylla has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to make dyes for fabrics and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pseudoarabidopsis toxophylla are white and tubular, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudoarabidopsis toxophylla is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Pseudoarabidopsis toxophylla
Pseudoarabidopsis toxophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Pseudoarabidopsis toxophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoarabidopsis toxophylla?
Pseudoarabidopsis toxophylla
What is the common name of Pseudoarabidopsis toxophylla?
Toxophyllous Pseudoarabidopsis
What is the natural habitat of Pseudoarabidopsis toxophylla?
Tropical rainforest
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Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
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Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
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Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
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