Paphia viridiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 183 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395970
Common Names
- Green-flowered Paphia
- Green-flowered Paphia
- Green-flowered Paphia
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Paphia viridiflora (also called Green-flowered Paphia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a thick, tuberous rootstock and long, slender stems that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist, shady areas in the mountains and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Paphia viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Paphia viridiflora is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paphia viridiflora is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height and width. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings in the spring or early summer. Take cuttings from semi-ripe wood and place in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Paphia viridiflora
Paphia viridiflora is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Paphia viridiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paphia viridiflora?
Paphia viridiflora
What are the common names of Paphia viridiflora?
Green-flowered paphia, Green-flowered paphaceae
What is the natural habitat of Paphia viridiflora?
It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist forests and along streams
Species in the Paphia genus
Paphia alberti-eduardii, Paphia brassii, Paphia carrii, Paphia costata, Paphia helenae, Paphia kudukii, Paphia megaphylla, Paphia meiniana, Paphia neocaledonica, Paphia paniensis, Paphia prostrata, Paphia rubrocalyx, Paphia sclerophylla, Paphia shungolensis, Paphia sleumeriana, Paphia stenantha, Paphia viridiflora, Paphia vitiensis, Paphia vitis-idaea, Paphia vulcanicola, Paphia woodsii,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.