Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 28: 317 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264795
Common Names
- Kimberleyensis Silkpod
- Kimberleyensis Parsonia
- Kimberleyensis Silk Vine
Description
Parsonsia kimberleyensis (also called Kimberley 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 kimberleyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties, which make it useful for treating skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also used to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parsonsia kimberleyensis 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 kimberleyensis 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 kimberleyensis
Parsonsia kimberleyensis can be found in tropical rainforests of Australia.
Parsonsia kimberleyensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parsonsia kimberleyensis?
Parsonsia kimberleyensis
What is the common name of Parsonsia kimberleyensis?
Kimberley Parsonsia
Where is Parsonsia kimberleyensis 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,