Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
davidsonii
ID:
922979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.-Camilo & Lorence

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 198 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922314

Common Names

  • Pseudomiltemia davidsonii
  • Davidsonii Pseudomiltemia
  • Davidsonii False Miltemia

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Description

Pseudomiltemia davidsonii (also called Davidson's Pseudomiltemia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has obovate leaves that are 2-7 cm long and 1-3 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudomiltemia davidsonii is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudomiltemia davidsonii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudomiltemia davidsonii is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It is a small evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Pseudomiltemia davidsonii

Pseudomiltemia davidsonii is native to India and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Species in the Pseudomiltemia 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-467877: Based on the initial data import
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.
Ruben Martínez-Camilo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Camilo' in the authors string.