Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 20 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468623
Common Names
- Dilatatus Psittacanthus
- Psittacanthus dilatatus
- Dilatatus Leafhopper
Description
Psittacanthus dilatatus (also called parrot's beak, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are simple and alternate. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are red and fleshy. It grows in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Psittacanthus dilatatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known to attract butterflies and bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psittacanthus dilatatus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psittacanthus dilatatus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Psittacanthus dilatatus
Psittacanthus dilatatus is native to Central and South America.
Psittacanthus dilatatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psittacanthus dilatatus?
Psittacanthus dilatatus
What is the common name of Psittacanthus dilatatus?
Dilated Parrot Flower
Where is Psittacanthus dilatatus found?
Central and South America
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,