Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
congolense
ID:
396747

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Exell & Mendonça

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 25: 105 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396079

Common Names

  • Congolense Pinacopodium
  • Congolense-Vietnamese Pinacopodium
  • Congolense Pinacopodium Shrub

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Synonyms

  • Nectaropetalum congolense S.Moore [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum congolense (S.Moore) E.Phillips [unknown]
  • Erythroxylum congolensis Philip [unknown]

Description

Pinacopodium congolense (also called Congo Pinacopodium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub with white flowers. It is native to Africa and grows in moist woods and shady areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pinacopodium congolense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinacopodium congolense has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinacopodium congolense is a tropical shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, they can be transplanted into their permanent location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pinacopodium congolense

Pinacopodium congolense is native to the Congo. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Pinacopodium congolense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinacopodium congolense?

Pinacopodium congolense

What is the family of Pinacopodium congolense?

Pittosporaceae

What is the common name of Pinacopodium congolense?

Congolense

Species in the Pinacopodium genus

Species in the Erythroxylaceae family

Aneulophus africanus, Aneulophus congoensis, Erythroxylum acrobeles, Erythroxylum acuminatum, Erythroxylum acutum, Erythroxylum affine, Erythroxylum alaternifolium, Erythroxylum amazonicum, Erythroxylum amplifolium, Erythroxylum amplum, Erythroxylum ampullaceum, Erythroxylum anceps, Erythroxylum andrei, Erythroxylum anguifugum, Erythroxylum annamense, Erythroxylum apiculatum, Erythroxylum areolatum, Erythroxylum argentinum, Erythroxylum armatum, Erythroxylum arrojadoi, Erythroxylum australe, Erythroxylum badium, Erythroxylum banaoense, Erythroxylum bangii, Erythroxylum baracoense, Erythroxylum barbatum, Erythroxylum bequaertii, Erythroxylum betulaceum, Erythroxylum bezerrae, Erythroxylum bicolor, Erythroxylum boinense, Erythroxylum boivinianum, Erythroxylum bradeanum, Erythroxylum brennae, Erythroxylum brevipes, Erythroxylum buxifolium, Erythroxylum buxus, Erythroxylum caatingae, Erythroxylum cambodianum, Erythroxylum campestre, Erythroxylum campinense, Erythroxylum capitatum, Erythroxylum carthagenense, Erythroxylum cassinoides, Erythroxylum cataractarum, Erythroxylum catharinense, Erythroxylum cincinnatum, Erythroxylum citrifolium, Erythroxylum clarense, Erythroxylum coca,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2410527: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (1889-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mendonça' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.