Parsonsia howeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howeana
ID:
265454
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 49: 616 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264786
Common Names
- Howeana Silkpod
- Howeana Parsonia
- Howeana Silk Vine
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Parsonsia howeana (also called Howe's Silkpod, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to eastern Australia, where it is found in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. It is a climbing shrub found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.
Uses & Benefits
Parsonsia howeana 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 howeana 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.
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Parsonsia howeana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Parsonsia howeana
Parsonsia howeana can be found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea.
Parsonsia howeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parsonsia howeana?
Parsonsia howeana
What is the common name of Parsonsia howeana?
Howe's Parsonsia
Where is Parsonsia howeana 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-147895: Based on the initial data import
John Beaumont Williams (1932-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Williams' in the authors string.