Parsonsia sankowskyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sankowskyana
ID:
265543
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 28: 316 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264875
Common Names
- Parsonsia Sankowskyana
- Sankowsky's Lata Vine
- Sankowskyana Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parsonsia sankowskyana (also called Sankowsky's jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a woody climber with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Parsonsia sankowskyana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Parsonsia sankowskyana are white and tubular in shape, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Parsonsia sankowskyana 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 sankowskyana
Parsonsia sankowskyana is found in the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.
Parsonsia sankowskyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parsonsia sankowskyana?
Parsonsia sankowskyana
What type of plant is Parsonsia sankowskyana?
It is a vine
Where is Parsonsia sankowskyana native to?
It is native to Southeast Asia
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-147979: Based on the initial data import
John Beaumont Williams (1932-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Williams' in the authors string.