Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pardina
ID:
1274278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
tro

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) , sér. 3, 2: 462 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273616

Common Names

  • Pardina Houttea
  • Pardina Orbea
  • Pardina Vanhouttea

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Description

Houttea pardina (also called Pardina Houttea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its lance-shaped leaves and its small, white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests, in forests, and in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Houttea pardina is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Houttea pardina var. calcarata (Lem.) Decne.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Houttea pardina has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Houttea pardina is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Houttea pardina

Houttea pardina is native to Brazil.

Houttea pardina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Houttea pardina?

Houttea pardina

What type of plant is Houttea pardina?

A flowering plant

Where is Houttea pardina found?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Houttea genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,