Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Salmaki & Siadati
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(4): 779. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427319
Common Names
- Pseudodictamnus acetabulosus
- Acetabulosus Pseudodictamnus
- Acetabulosus
Description
Pseudodictamnus acetabulosus (also called 'Acetabulosus pseudodictamnus' or 'Acetabulosus pseudodictamnus shrub', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a greyish-brown bark and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudodictamnus acetabulosus is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, dysentery, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudodictamnus acetabulosus has small, white flowers that are tubular in shape and have a long, protruding stigma. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudodictamnus acetabulosus is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Pseudodictamnus acetabulosus
Pseudodictamnus acetabulosus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Pseudodictamnus acetabulosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudodictamnus acetabulosus?
Pseudodictamnus acetabulosus
What is the common name of Pseudodictamnus acetabulosus?
Cup-shaped Pseudodictamnus
What is the natural habitat of Pseudodictamnus acetabulosus?
Forests and scrublands
Species in the Pseudodictamnus genus
Pseudodictamnus acetabulosus,
Pseudodictamnus africanus,
Pseudodictamnus bullatus,
Pseudodictamnus hirsutus,
Pseudodictamnus hispanicus,
Pseudodictamnus macedonicus,
Pseudodictamnus rotundifolius,
Pseudodictamnus undulatus,
Pseudodictamnus aucheri,
Pseudodictamnus damascenus,
Pseudodictamnus inaequidens,
Pseudodictamnus latibracteolatus,
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
Y. Salmaki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salmaki' in the authors string.
Soudeh Siadati: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siadati' in the authors string.