Corynanthe pachyceras - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachyceras
ID:
926442
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 3: 96 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925777
Common Names
- Corynanthe pachyceras
- Pachyceras Plum
- Wild Mangosteen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corynanthe pachyceras (also called Thick-fruited Corynanthe, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Corynanthe pachyceras is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Corynanthe pachyceras is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Corynanthe pachyceras is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Corynanthe pachyceras
Corynanthe pachyceras is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Corynanthe genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-48188: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.