Status:
valid
Authors:
O.C.Schmidt
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 31: 189 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070787
Common Names
- Pleurothyrium Williamsii
- Williams' Pleurothyrium
- Williamsii Pleurothyrium
Description
Pleurothyrium williamsii (also called Williams' Pleurothyrium, and Williams' Pleurothyrium Tree, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows to a height of 10–20 m (33–66 ft) and has a broad, rounded crown. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, as well as in dry and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurothyrium williamsii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleurothyrium williamsii has white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurothyrium williamsii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods of propagation require frequent watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Pleurothyrium williamsii
Pleurothyrium williamsii is native to Costa Rica and Panama.
Species in the Pleurothyrium genus
Pleurothyrium steyermarkianum,
Pleurothyrium palmanum,
Pleurothyrium amapaense,
Pleurothyrium undulatum,
Pleurothyrium trianae,
Pleurothyrium costanense,
Pleurothyrium pascoense,
Pleurothyrium cordatum,
Pleurothyrium obscurinerve,
Pleurothyrium panurense,
Pleurothyrium bifidum,
Pleurothyrium chrysothyrsus,
Pleurothyrium cuneifolium,
Pleurothyrium poeppigii,
Pleurothyrium maximum,
Pleurothyrium parviflorum,
Pleurothyrium williamsii,
Pleurothyrium amplifolium,
Pleurothyrium intermedium,
Pleurothyrium grandiflorum,
Pleurothyrium westphalii,
Pleurothyrium hexaglandulosum,
Pleurothyrium brochidodromum,
Pleurothyrium glabritepalum,
Pleurothyrium bracteatum,
Pleurothyrium vasquezii,
Pleurothyrium racemosum,
Pleurothyrium pilosum,
Pleurothyrium marginale,
Pleurothyrium synandrum,
Pleurothyrium cinereum,
Pleurothyrium glabrifolium,
Pleurothyrium acuminatum,
Pleurothyrium prancei,
Pleurothyrium obovatum,
Pleurothyrium crassitepalum,
Pleurothyrium golfodulcense,
Pleurothyrium tomentellum,
Pleurothyrium pauciflorum,
Pleurothyrium insigne,
Pleurothyrium giganthum,
Pleurothyrium tomiwahlii,
Pleurothyrium immersum,
Pleurothyrium oblongum,
Pleurothyrium guindonii,
Pleurothyrium arcuatum,
Pleurothyrium bilocellatum,
Pleurothyrium triflorum,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata,
Actinodaphne albifrons,
Actinodaphne amabilis,
Actinodaphne ambigua,
Actinodaphne archboldiana,
Actinodaphne areolata,
Actinodaphne bicolor,
Actinodaphne borneensis,
Actinodaphne bourdillonii,
Actinodaphne bourneae,
Actinodaphne brassii,
Actinodaphne caesia,
Actinodaphne campanulata,
Actinodaphne candolleana,
Actinodaphne celebica,
Actinodaphne cinerea,
Actinodaphne concinna,
Actinodaphne concolor,
Actinodaphne corymbosa,
Actinodaphne crassa,
Actinodaphne cupularis,
Actinodaphne diversifolia,
Actinodaphne dolichophylla,
Actinodaphne elegans,
Actinodaphne ellipticibacca,
Actinodaphne engleriana,
Actinodaphne ferruginea,
Actinodaphne forrestii,
Actinodaphne fragilis,
Actinodaphne fuliginosa,
Actinodaphne furfuracea,
Actinodaphne glabra,
Actinodaphne glauca,
Actinodaphne glaucina,
Actinodaphne glomerata,
Actinodaphne gracilis,
Actinodaphne henryi,
Actinodaphne hirsuta,
Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla,
Actinodaphne javanica,
Actinodaphne johorensis,
Actinodaphne kinabaluensis,
Actinodaphne koshepangii,
Actinodaphne kostermansii,
Actinodaphne kweichowensis,
Actinodaphne lanata,
Actinodaphne lanceolata,
Actinodaphne latifolia,
Actinodaphne lawsonii,
Actinodaphne lecomtei,