Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pedicellare
ID:
945308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VII: 137 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944646

Common Names

  • Discoclaoxylon Pedicellare
  • Pedicellare Discoclaoxylon
  • Pedicellate Discoclaoxylon

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Description

Discoclaoxylon pedicellare (also called Pedicellate Discoclaoxylon, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Guyana. It grows in lowland forests, and has a trunk of up to 20 m in height. The leaves are green and oval-shaped, and the flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Discoclaoxylon pedicellare is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Discoclaoxylon pedicellare has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Discoclaoxylon pedicellare can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Discoclaoxylon pedicellare

Discoclaoxylon pedicellare can be found in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63050: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.