Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgatus
ID:
288882

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Bridson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 40: 721 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288214

Common Names

  • Psydrax virgatus
  • Wand-like Psydrax
  • Wand-like Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Plectronia virgata (Hiern) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Canthium virgatum Hiern [valid]

Description

Psydrax virgatus (also called Virgate 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 virgatus 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

Psydrax virgatus has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psydrax virgatus is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Psydrax virgatus

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

Psydrax virgatus FAQ

What is the common name of Psydrax virgatus?

Twiggy olive

What is the natural habitat of Psydrax virgatus?

Dry forests and woodlands

What is the average height of Psydrax virgatus?

2-4 meters

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-170297: 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.