Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Mahyuni & K.M.Wong
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 17(1): 82. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428554
Common Names
- Psydrax lucidulus
- Lucidulus Psydrax
- Psydrax Lucidulus
Description
Psydrax lucidulus (also called Psydrax lucidulus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a simple inflorescence and grows in wet and marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Psydrax lucidulus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psydrax lucidulus has small, white flowers and a long, slender seedpod. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psydrax lucidulus is an evergreen shrub native to East Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Psydrax lucidulus
Psydrax lucidulus is native to India and can be found in the tropical regions of South Asia.
Psydrax lucidulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psydrax lucidulus?
Psydrax lucidulus
What is the natural habitat of Psydrax lucidulus?
It is native to the Caucasus Mountains.
What is the average height of Psydrax lucidulus?
It typically grows up to 1.2 m (4 ft) in height.
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
Ridha Mahyuni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mahyuni' in the authors string.