Phrynium fissifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fissifolium
ID:
491869
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 46: 246 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491201
Common Names
- Fissifolium
- Phrynium
- Banana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phrynium fissifolium (also called Phrynium fissifolium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with large, leathery leaves. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines, and it typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phrynium fissifolium is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phrynium fissifolium is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phrynium fissifolium can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Phrynium fissifolium
Phrynium fissifolium can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Phrynium fissifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phrynium fissifolium?
Phrynium fissifolium
What is the common name of Phrynium fissifolium?
Fissifolium Phrynium
What is the natural habitat of Phrynium fissifolium?
It is found in tropical deciduous forests of Mexico
Species in the Phrynium genus
Phrynium fasciculatum, Phrynium fissifolium, Phrynium giganteum, Phrynium gracile, Phrynium grandibracteatum, Phrynium hainanense, Phrynium hirtum, Phrynium houtteanum, Phrynium imbricatum, Phrynium kaniense, Phrynium macrocephalum, Phrynium maximum, Phrynium nicobaricum, Phrynium obscurum, Phrynium parvum, Phrynium pedunculatum, Phrynium pedunculiferum, Phrynium pubinerve, Phrynium schlechteri, Phrynium stenophyllum, Phrynium tonkinense, Phrynium tristachyum, Phrynium venustum, Phrynium villosulum, Phrynium aurantium, Phrynium interruptum, Phrynium laxum, Phrynium longispicum, Phrynium magnificum, Phrynium minor, Phrynium minutiflorum, Phrynium robinsonii, Phrynium rubrum, Phrynium sapiense, Phrynium simplex, Phrynium whitei, Phrynium bracteosum,
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,
References
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:565212-1: Based on the initial data import