Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 159 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264763
Common Names
- Eucalyptophylla Silkpod
- Eucalyptophylla Parsonia
- Eucalyptophylla Silk Vine
Synonyms
- Lyonsia eucalyptifolia F.Muell. [unknown]
- Parsonsia eucalyptifolia Benth. [unknown]
Description
Parsonsia eucalyptophylla (also called 'Eucalypt-leaved Parsonsia', 'Eucalypt-leaved Star Flower' and 'Star Flower', among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to tropical regions of East Africa. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 3 m in height. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Parsonsia eucalyptophylla 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 eucalyptophylla is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parsonsia eucalyptophylla 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 eucalyptophylla
Parsonsia eucalyptophylla can be found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea.
Parsonsia eucalyptophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parsonsia eucalyptophylla?
Parsonsia eucalyptophylla
What is the common name of Parsonsia eucalyptophylla?
Eucalyptophylla jasmine
What is the natural habitat of Parsonsia eucalyptophylla?
Moist forests and woodlands
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,