Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
wallichii
ID:
691671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight) Venter

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 565 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691004

Common Names

  • Finlaysonia wallichii
  • Wallich's Finlaysonia
  • Wallich Finlaysonia

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Synonyms

  • Atherandra wallichii (Wight) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Atherolepis wallichii (Wight) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Hemidesmus indicus pubescens Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Hemidesmus wallichii Wight [unknown]

Description

Finlaysonia wallichii (also called Wallichii, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions and grows in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Finlaysonia wallichii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Finlaysonia wallichii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Finlaysonia wallichii is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate through division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Finlaysonia wallichii

Finlaysonia wallichii is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Finlaysonia wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Finlaysonia wallichii?

Finlaysonia wallichii

What is the common name of Finlaysonia wallichii?

Wallich's Finlaysonia

What is the family of Finlaysonia wallichii?

Asteraceae

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-2812952: Based on the initial data import
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Hendrik Johannes Tjaart Venter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Venter' in the authors string.