Pseudoxandra atrata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrata
ID:
394645
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 216 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393977
Common Names
- Pseudoxandra Atrata
- Atrate Pseudoxandra
- Atrate False Xandra
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Pseudoxandra atrata (also called Indian mast tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Annonaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It grows in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoxandra atrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudoxandra atrata has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Pseudoxandra atrata 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 new growth and placed in a moist soil mix until rooted. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Pseudoxandra atrata
Pseudoxandra atrata is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Pseudoxandra atrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoxandra atrata?
Pseudoxandra atrata
What is the common name of Pseudoxandra atrata?
Black Pseudoxandra
What is the natural habitat of Pseudoxandra atrata?
It is native to South America
Species in the Pseudoxandra genus
Pseudoxandra parvifolia, Pseudoxandra lucida, Pseudoxandra leiophylla, Pseudoxandra angustifolia, Pseudoxandra xylopiifolia, Pseudoxandra williamsii, Pseudoxandra polyphleba, Pseudoxandra pacifica, Pseudoxandra bahiensis, Pseudoxandra cuspidata, Pseudoxandra sclerocarpa, Pseudoxandra acreana, Pseudoxandra borbensis, Pseudoxandra cauliflora, Pseudoxandra duckei, Pseudoxandra obscurinervis, Pseudoxandra papillosa, Pseudoxandra pilosa, Pseudoxandra rionegrensis, Pseudoxandra spiritus-sancti, Pseudoxandra longipes, Pseudoxandra vallicola, Pseudoxandra revoluta, Pseudoxandra atrata,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327832-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.