Status:
valid
Authors:
(Danguy) Mabb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 22 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249774
Common Names
- Pseudocorchorus rostratus
- Rostratus
- Rostratus Tree
Description
Pseudocorchorus rostratus (also called Beaked Pseudocorchorus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It typically grows in rocky, dry, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudocorchorus rostratus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudocorchorus rostratus has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudocorchorus rostratus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Pseudocorchorus rostratus
Pseudocorchorus rostratus is native to Central and South America.
Pseudocorchorus rostratus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudocorchorus rostratus?
Pseudocorchorus rostratus
What is the common name of Pseudocorchorus rostratus?
Beaked False Corchorus
What is the family of Pseudocorchorus rostratus?
Tiliaceae
Species in the Pseudocorchorus genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,