Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
revoluta
ID:
394637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 243 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393969

Common Names

  • Pseudoxandra revoluta
  • Revoluta Pseudoxandra
  • Pseudoxandra Tree

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Description

Pseudoxandra revoluta (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 revoluta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful foliage and can be used as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudoxandra revoluta has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoxandra revoluta is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Pseudoxandra revoluta

Pseudoxandra revoluta is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Pseudoxandra revoluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudoxandra revoluta?

Pseudoxandra revoluta

What is the common name of Pseudoxandra revoluta?

Revolute Pseudoxandra

What is the natural habitat of Pseudoxandra revoluta?

It is native to South America

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:327842-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.