Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
khasiana
ID:
322408

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 661 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321740

Common Names

  • Beaumontia Khasiana
  • Khasi Beaumontia
  • Khasi Glory Vine

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Synonyms

  • Beaumontia brevituba R.W.MacGregor & W.W.Sm. [illegitimate]
  • Beaumontia shanica R.W.MacGregor & W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Beaumontia yunnanensis Tsiang & W.C.Chen [unknown]

Description

Beaumontia khasiana (also called 'Beaumontia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It grows up to 1 m in height and has small, white flowers. It grows in rocky outcrops and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Beaumontia khasiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Beaumontia khasiana has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beaumontia khasiana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings can be taken in spring or autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Beaumontia khasiana

Beaumontia khasiana is native to India and can be found in the southern and western parts of the country.

Beaumontia khasiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beaumontia khasiana?

Beaumontia khasiana

What type of plant is Beaumontia khasiana?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae

Where is Beaumontia khasiana native to?

Beaumontia khasiana is native to India and Bangladesh

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20254: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.