Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Sert. Pl. Madagasc. : 12 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292457
Common Names
- Free-flowering Polycardia
- Polycardia libera
- Free-flowering Polycarp
Description
Polycardia libera (also called free-fruited polycardia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in humid forests, secondary forests, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Polycardia libera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub that can be used to create a hedge or screen. It has a moderate growth rate and can reach heights of up to 8 feet.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polycardia libera has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polycardia libera can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Plant seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Polycardia libera
Polycardia libera can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Polycardia libera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polycardia libera?
Polycardia libera
What is the common name of Polycardia libera?
Libera
What is the natural habitat of Polycardia libera?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Polycardia genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,