Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
288860

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Forst.) A.C.Sm. & S.P.Darwin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. Nova 4: 230 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288192

Common Names

  • Fragrant Rockrose
  • Rockrose
  • Odorata

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Synonyms

  • Ixora odorata Spreng. [valid]
  • Plectronia hookeriana Domin [unknown]
  • Plectronia odorata (G.Forst.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Plectronia umbellata Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Canthium odoratum Seem. [valid]
  • Coffea odorata G.Forst. [valid]

Description

Psydrax odorata (also called Fragrant False-Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a greyish-brown bark. It is native to East Africa and is found in lowland and montane forests, woodlands and bushland.

Uses & Benefits

Psydrax odorata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomach disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Psydrax odorata sub. odorata
Psydrax odorata sub. australiana S.T.Reynolds & R.J.F.Hend.
Psydrax odorata sub. buxifolia (Benth.) S.T.Reynolds
Psydrax odorata for. subnitida S.T.Reynolds & R.J.F.Hend.
Psydrax odorata for. foveolata S.T.Reynolds & R.J.F.Hend.
Psydrax odorata for. parviflorifera S.T.Reynolds & R.J.F.Hend.
Psydrax odorata sub. arnhemica S.T.Reynolds & R.J.F.Hend.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psydrax odorata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psydrax odorata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Psydrax odorata

Psydrax odorata is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Namibia.

Psydrax odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psydrax odorata?

Psydrax odorata

What is the common name of Psydrax odorata?

Fragrant Dabberlocks

Where is Psydrax odorata found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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-170275: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Steven P. Darwin (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Darwin' in the authors string.