Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
284597

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-166221: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Philip D. Cantino (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Cantino' in the authors string.
Thomas Hardwicke (1755-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hardw.' in the authors string.