Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 28: 316 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264718
Common Names
- Parsonsia blakeana
- Blake's Parsonsia
- Blake's Parsonsia
Description
Parsonsia blakeana (also called 'Blake's Silkpod', among many other common names) is a woody climber native to Australia. It has alternate, oblong leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Parsonsia blakeana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower arrangements and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parsonsia blakeana is white with a yellow lip, and is about 1 cm in size. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parsonsia blakeana is a woody climber native to Queensland, Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep in a warm, bright location and water regularly.
Where to Find Parsonsia blakeana
Parsonsia blakeana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Parsonsia blakeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parsonsia blakeana?
Parsonsia blakeana
What is the common name of Parsonsia blakeana?
Blake's Parsonsia
Where is Parsonsia blakeana native to?
Australia
Species in the Parsonsia genus
Parsonsia affinis,
Parsonsia alboflavescens,
Parsonsia aneityensis,
Parsonsia apiculata,
Parsonsia appressa,
Parsonsia bartlensis,
Parsonsia blakeana,
Parsonsia brachiata,
Parsonsia brisbanensis,
Parsonsia brownii,
Parsonsia burnensis,
Parsonsia capsularis,
Parsonsia catalpaecarpa,
Parsonsia celebica,
Parsonsia constricta,
Parsonsia crebriflora,
Parsonsia curvisepala,
Parsonsia densiflora,
Parsonsia densivestita,
Parsonsia diaphanophlebia,
Parsonsia dorrigoensis,
Parsonsia edulis,
Parsonsia effusa,
Parsonsia eucalyptophylla,
Parsonsia ferruginea,
Parsonsia flavescens,
Parsonsia flexilis,
Parsonsia flexuosa,
Parsonsia franchetii,
Parsonsia fulva,
Parsonsia goniostemon,
Parsonsia grandiflora,
Parsonsia grayana,
Parsonsia hebetica,
Parsonsia heterocapsa,
Parsonsia heterophylla,
Parsonsia howeana,
Parsonsia inae,
Parsonsia induplicata,
Parsonsia kimberleyensis,
Parsonsia kroombitensis,
Parsonsia laevis,
Parsonsia lanceolata,
Parsonsia langiana,
Parsonsia larcomensis,
Parsonsia largiflorens,
Parsonsia lata,
Parsonsia latifolia,
Parsonsia laxiflora,
Parsonsia leichhardtii,
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,