Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
mcvaughii
ID:
510794

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson & S.Corso

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 121 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510126

Common Names

  • Psychopterys Mcvaughii
  • Mcvaughii Psychopterys
  • Psychopterys

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Description

Psychopterys mcvaughii (also called 'McVaugh's Psychopterys', among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and bright red berries. It is native to Australia, where it is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Psychopterys mcvaughii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychopterys mcvaughii has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychopterys mcvaughii is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is best grown in containers or raised beds.

Where to Find Psychopterys mcvaughii

Psychopterys mcvaughii can be found in tropical forests in Mexico and Guatemala.

Psychopterys mcvaughii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychopterys mcvaughii?

Psychopterys mcvaughii

What type of plant is Psychopterys mcvaughii?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where is Psychopterys mcvaughii found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Steven Corso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Corso' in the authors string.