Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
porphyrargyrea
ID:
394808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suess. & Overkott

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bot. Arch. 41: 77 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394140

Common Names

  • Pandiaka porphyrargyrea
  • Purple-silver Pandiaka
  • Porphyrargyrea Pandiaka

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Description

Pandiaka porphyrargyrea (also called False Tamarind, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland rainforest to dry deciduous woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Pandiaka porphyrargyrea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pandiaka porphyrargyrea has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pandiaka porphyrargyrea is a tropical, evergreen, perennial climber. It is propagated by stem cuttings, which should be taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Pandiaka porphyrargyrea

Pandiaka porphyrargyrea can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.

Pandiaka porphyrargyrea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pandiaka porphyrargyrea?

Pandiaka porphyrargyrea

What is the common name of Pandiaka porphyrargyrea?

Porphyrargyrous Pandiaka

What is the natural habitat of Pandiaka porphyrargyrea?

Pandiaka porphyrargyrea is native to tropical forests in India.

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2407594: Based on the initial data import
Karl Suessenguth (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suess.' in the authors string.
Ortrud Overkott (b.1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Overkott' in the authors string.