Psydrax pallidus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Reynolds & R.J.F.Hend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 856 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799323
Common Names
- Psydrax pallidus
- Pale Psydrax
- Pallid Psydrax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psydrax pallidus (also called Pallidus Psydrax, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in wet forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Psydrax pallidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Psydrax pallidus are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psydrax pallidus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Psydrax pallidus
Psydrax pallidus can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Psydrax pallidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psydrax pallidus?
Psydrax pallidus
What is the common name of Psydrax pallidus?
Pallid Psydrax
What is the natural habitat of Psydrax pallidus?
Dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and grasslands
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-337756: Based on the initial data import
Rodney Henderson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.F.Hend.' in the authors string.
Sally T. Reynolds (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Reynolds' in the authors string.