Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
baguensis
ID:
1281491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 86: 83 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280829

Common Names

  • Psittacanthus baguensis
  • Baguen Psittacanthus
  • Baguen False Foxglove

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Description

Psittacanthus baguensis (also called 'Baguens Parrot-flower', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, where it grows in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psittacanthus baguensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psittacanthus baguensis has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psittacanthus baguensis is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location and kept moist until they root. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Psittacanthus baguensis

Psittacanthus baguensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Psittacanthus baguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psittacanthus baguensis?

Psittacanthus baguensis

What is the common name of Psittacanthus baguensis?

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What is the family of Psittacanthus baguensis?

Loranthaceae

Species in the Psittacanthus genus

Psittacanthus schiedeanus, Psittacanthus robustus, Psittacanthus mirandensis, Psittacanthus mayanus, Psittacanthus martinicensis, Psittacanthus rhynchanthus, Psittacanthus pustulosus, Psittacanthus pluricotyledonarius, Psittacanthus pinicola, Psittacanthus montis-neblinae, Psittacanthus nudus, Psittacanthus nodosissimus, Psittacanthus peronopetalus, Psittacanthus duckei, Psittacanthus dilatatus, Psittacanthus gracilipes, Psittacanthus irwinii, Psittacanthus gigas, Psittacanthus excrenulatus, Psittacanthus julianus, Psittacanthus lasserianus, Psittacanthus lasianthus, Psittacanthus calyculatus, Psittacanthus brachynema, Psittacanthus eucalyptifolius, Psittacanthus chiriquianus, Psittacanthus angustifolius, Psittacanthus biternatus, Psittacanthus cucullaris, Psittacanthus costanensis, Psittacanthus clusiifolius, Psittacanthus circulatus, Psittacanthus cinctus, Psittacanthus acinarius, Psittacanthus acevedoi, Psittacanthus acuminatus, Psittacanthus acutus, Psittacanthus antioquiensis, Psittacanthus bergii, Psittacanthus bolbocephalus, Psittacanthus bolivarensis, Psittacanthus brachypodus, Psittacanthus cajamarcanus, Psittacanthus carinatus, Psittacanthus carnosus, Psittacanthus complanatus, Psittacanthus crassicostatus, Psittacanthus crassinervis, Psittacanthus crassipes, Psittacanthus cyclophyllus,

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

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