Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
265545

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 141: 130 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264877

Common Names

  • Parsonsia Scabra
  • Scabrous Lata Vine
  • Scabra Vine

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Synonyms

  • Parsonsia billardierei Baill. ex Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Parsonsia corymbifera Baill. ex Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Thenardia scabra Spreng. [unknown]
  • Echites scabrus Labill. [unknown]

Description

Parsonsia scabra (also called Rough jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a woody climber with ovate leaves that are rough to the touch. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Parsonsia scabra 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 scabra 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Parsonsia scabra 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 scabra

Parsonsia scabra is found in the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.

Parsonsia scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parsonsia scabra?

Parsonsia scabra

What type of plant is Parsonsia scabra?

It is a vine

Where is Parsonsia scabra 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-147980: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.