Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pergracilis
ID:
288867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bourd.) Ridsdale

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 462 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288199

Common Names

  • Graceful Rockrose
  • Rockrose
  • Pergracilis

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Synonyms

  • Plectronia pergracilis (Bourd.) Gamble [unknown]
  • Canthium didymum rostrata Thwaites [unknown]
  • Canthium pergracile Bourd. [valid]
  • Canthium didymum rostratum Thwaites [valid]

Description

Psydrax pergracilis (also called Graceful 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 pergracilis is 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psydrax pergracilis 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 pergracilis 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 pergracilis

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

Psydrax pergracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psydrax pergracilis?

Psydrax pergracilis

What is the common name of Psydrax pergracilis?

Slender Dabberlocks

Where is Psydrax pergracilis 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-170282: Based on the initial data import
T. F. Bourdillon (1849-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bourd.' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.