Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
canisferum
ID:
1332307

Status:
valid

Authors:
McDonnell & Fishbein

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 246: 79 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344761

Common Names

  • Canisferum
  • Polystemma
  • Polystemma Canisferum

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Description

Polystemma canisferum (also called Canisferum Polystemma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to China and inhabits humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Polystemma canisferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polystemma canisferum is a small, yellow-green spike, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polystemma canisferum can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. For division, carefully dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Polystemma canisferum

Polystemma canisferum is found in the tropical forests of South America.

Polystemma canisferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polystemma canisferum?

Polystemma canisferum

What is the natural habitat of Polystemma canisferum?

It is found in dry areas of the Canary Islands.

What is the flowering period of Polystemma canisferum?

It flowers from April to June.

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

Mark Fishbein (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fishbein' in the authors string.
Angela McDonnell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McDonnell' in the authors string.