Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb. & Ekman) Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Revista Sudamer. Bot. 5: 2 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283890
Common Names
- Pseudocarpidium domingense
- Domingense Pseudocarpidium
- Pseudocarpidium
Synonyms
- Vitex domingensis Urb. & Ekman [unknown]
Description
Pseudocarpidium domingense (also called Dominican False Mallow, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudocarpidium domingense is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its beautiful flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudocarpidium domingense is white and tubular, with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudocarpidium domingense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Pseudocarpidium domingense
Pseudocarpidium domingense is native to Hispaniola.
Pseudocarpidium domingense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudocarpidium domingense?
Pseudocarpidium domingense
What is the family of Pseudocarpidium domingense?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Pseudocarpidium domingense?
Caribbean
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Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,