Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kraussioides
ID:
288837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Bridson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 40: 723 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288169

Common Names

  • Krauss's Rockrose
  • Rockrose
  • Kraussioides

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Synonyms

  • Plectronia kranussioides (Hiern) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Plectronia malacocarpa K.Schum. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Canthium egregium Bullock [valid]
  • Canthium kraussioides Hiern [valid]
  • Canthium malacocarpum (K.Schum. & K.Krause) Bullock [valid]
  • Plectronia pulchra K.Schum. ex De Wild. [unknown]
  • Plectronia kraussioides (Hiern) K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Psydrax kraussioides (also called Krauss's dawdler, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and a single trunk. It is native to the tropical forests of East Africa and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psydrax kraussioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psydrax kraussioides has white flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psydrax kraussioides is a shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Psydrax kraussioides

Psydrax kraussioides can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Psydrax kraussioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psydrax kraussioides?

Psydrax kraussioides

What is the common name of Psydrax kraussioides?

Krauss' false daphne

What is the natural habitat of Psydrax kraussioides?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Hawaiian Islands

Species in the Psydrax genus

Psydrax acutiflorus, Psydrax ankotekonensis, Psydrax arnoldianus, Psydrax austro-orientalis, Psydrax bathieanus, Psydrax dicoccos, Psydrax dunlapii, Psydrax esirensis, Psydrax faulknerae, Psydrax ficiformis, Psydrax fragrantissimus, Psydrax gilletii, Psydrax grandifolius, Psydrax graniticola, Psydrax horizontalis, Psydrax kaessneri, Psydrax kibuwae, Psydrax kingii, Psydrax kraussioides, Psydrax lamprophylla, Psydrax lividus, Psydrax locuples, Psydrax lynesii, Psydrax maingayi, Psydrax manambyanus, Psydrax manensis, Psydrax martinii, Psydrax micans, Psydrax moandensis, Psydrax moggii, Psydrax montanus, Psydrax mutimushii, Psydrax nitidus, Psydrax obovatus, Psydrax occidentalis, Psydrax odorata, Psydrax palmus, Psydrax parviflorus, Psydrax pergracilis, Psydrax polhillii, Psydrax recurvifolius, Psydrax richardsiae, Psydrax robertsoniae, Psydrax sambiranensis, Psydrax schimperianus, Psydrax shuguriensis, Psydrax splendens, Psydrax subcordatus, Psydrax umbellata, Psydrax virgatus,

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-170252: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Diane Mary Bridson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bridson' in the authors string.