Status:
valid
Authors:
Speta
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 103: 39 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525083
Common Names
- Albraunia Psilosperma
- Psilosperma Albraunia
- Psilosperma Albraunia Tree
Description
Albraunia psilosperma (also called 'Bastard Cedar', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Albraunia psilosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Albraunia psilosperma is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albraunia psilosperma is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Albraunia psilosperma
Albraunia psilosperma is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Albraunia psilosperma FAQ
What is the common name of Albraunia psilosperma?
Psilosperma Albraunia
What is the natural habitat of Albraunia psilosperma?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the average height of Albraunia psilosperma?
Up to 15 m
Species in the Albraunia genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:899123-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].