Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 30 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394584
Common Names
- Parishia maingayi
- Maingayi Parishia
- Parishia Maingayi Tree
Synonyms
- Parishia polycarpa Ridl. [unknown]
- Parishia oblongifolia Merr. [unknown]
- Parishia elmeri Merr. [unknown]
Description
Parishia maingayi (also called Maingay's Parishia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Parishia maingayi is used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Parishia maingayi var. minor (Ridl.) Kochummen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parishia maingayi is yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parishia maingayi is a perennial herb that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 20°F (-6°C).
Where to Find Parishia maingayi
Parishia maingayi is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in moist and shady places.
Parishia maingayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parishia maingayi?
Parishia maingayi
What is the common name of Parishia maingayi?
Maingay's parishia
What is the natural habitat of Parishia maingayi?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Parishia genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,