Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
constricta
ID:
265410

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Blumea 42: 207 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264742

Common Names

  • Constrict Silkpod
  • Constrict Parsonia
  • Constrict Silk Vine

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Description

Parsonsia constricta (also called 'Constricted 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 constricta is used for making rope and baskets. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parsonsia constricta 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parsonsia constricta is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that is native to the subtropical rainforests of Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and root it in a moist potting mix. Keep the cutting in a warm, humid environment until it has rooted. Once rooted, it can be transplanted into its permanent location.

Where to Find Parsonsia constricta

Parsonsia constricta can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Parsonsia constricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parsonsia constricta?

Parsonsia constricta

What is the common name of Parsonsia constricta?

Constricted jasmine

What is the natural habitat of Parsonsia constricta?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-147855: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.