Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb. ex Hardw.) P.D.Cantino
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 23: 381 (1998 publ. 1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283929
Common Names
- Bicolor Pseudocaryopteris
- Pseudocaryopteris Bicolor
- Bicolor Pseudocaryopteris Plant
Synonyms
- Volkameria bicolor Hardw. [unknown]
- Clerodendrum odoratum albiflorum Voigt [unknown]
- Caryopteris bicolor (Roxb. ex Hardw.) Mabb. [unknown]
- Caryopteris odorata B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Caryopteris odorata albiflora (Voigt) Moldenke [unknown]
- Caryopteris odorata integrifolia Moldenke [unknown]
- Caryopteris wallichiana Schauer [unknown]
- Clerodendrum odoratum D.Don [unknown]
- Volkameria odorata Roxb. [unknown]
- Clerodendrum odoratum albiflora Voigt [unknown]
Description
Pseudocaryopteris bicolor (also called 'Two-colored Pseudocaryopteris', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and typically grows in lowland and hill forests. It has a dense crown, and its leaves are oblong-elliptic in shape and have a glossy upper surface.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudocaryopteris bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pseudocaryopteris bicolor are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudocaryopteris bicolor can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in late spring or early summer. Division is best done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Pseudocaryopteris bicolor
Pseudocaryopteris bicolor is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Pseudocaryopteris bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudocaryopteris bicolor?
Pseudocaryopteris bicolor
What is the common name of Pseudocaryopteris bicolor?
N/A
What is the natural habitat of Pseudocaryopteris bicolor?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Pseudocaryopteris genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,