Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Genus:
Species:
polystachya
ID:
551698

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. : 118 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551030

Common Names

  • Polystachya Ascarina
  • Polystachya Tree
  • Polystachya Wood

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Synonyms

  • Ascarina raiateensis J.W.Moore [unknown]

Description

Ascarina polystachya (also called Many-flowered Ascarina, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to India. It has a woody stem and oblong leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ascarina polystachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ascarina polystachya is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ascarina polystachya is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It is native to China. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Ascarina polystachya

Ascarina polystachya is native to India and can be found in the forests of the Western Ghats.

Ascarina polystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ascarina polystachya?

Ascarina polystachya

What is the family of Ascarina polystachya?

Cupressaceae

What is the habitat of Ascarina polystachya?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Chloranthaceae family

Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2654509: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.