Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
montis-silam
ID:
395079

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.M.Johnson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 22: 101 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394411

Common Names

  • Polyalthia Montis-Silam
  • False Ashoka Tree
  • Indian Ashoka Tree

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Description

Polyalthia montis-silam (also called Montis-silam polyalthia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan. It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Polyalthia montis-silam is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyalthia montis-silam is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Polyalthia montis-silam are small, dark green plants with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyalthia montis-silam is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 35 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be shaded from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Polyalthia montis-silam

Polyalthia montis-silam is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India.

Polyalthia montis-silam FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyalthia montis-silam?

Polyalthia montis-silam

What is the common name of Polyalthia montis-silam?

Montis-silam Polyalthia

What is the family of Polyalthia montis-silam?

Annonaceae

Species in the Polyalthia genus

Polyalthia gracilipes, Polyalthia dumosa, Polyalthia dictyoneura, Polyalthia debilis, Polyalthia elliptica, Polyalthia corticosa, Polyalthia elegans, Polyalthia flagellaris, Polyalthia evecta, Polyalthia endertii, Polyalthia bracteosa, Polyalthia borneensis, Polyalthia barenensis, Polyalthia brunneifolia, Polyalthia angustissima, Polyalthia clemensiorum, Polyalthia cinnamomea, Polyalthia chrysotricha, Polyalthia celebica, Polyalthia cauliflora, Polyalthia castanea, Polyalthia bullata, Polyalthia venosa, Polyalthia hirtifolia, Polyalthia insignis, Polyalthia igniflora, Polyalthia lateritia, Polyalthia kanchanaburiana, Polyalthia subcordata, Polyalthia stenopetala, Polyalthia socia, Polyalthia sessiliflora, Polyalthia spathulata, Polyalthia tipuliflora, Polyalthia parviflora, Polyalthia oblonga, Polyalthia obliqua, Polyalthia rufescens, Polyalthia praeflorens, Polyalthia polyphlebia, Polyalthia persicifolia, Polyalthia pumila, Polyalthia mindorensis, Polyalthia motleyana, Polyalthia moonii, Polyalthia montis-silam, Polyalthia minutiflora, Polyalthia minima, Polyalthia miniata, Polyalthia microtus,

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

David Mark Johnson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Johnson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1008950-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.