Harmandia mekongensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 2: 770 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715762
Common Names
- Harmandia mekongensis
- Mekong Harmandia
- Mekong River Harmandia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Harmandia mekongensis (also called 'Mekong harmandia', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to Thailand and is found in moist and shady places in the Mekong River Basin.
Uses & Benefits
Harmandia mekongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Harmandia mekongensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Harmandia mekongensis is a hardy evergreen climber that can be grown in full sun or part shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Harmandia mekongensis is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Harmandia mekongensis
Harmandia mekongensis can be found in Southeast Asia.
Harmandia mekongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Harmandia mekongensis?
Harmandia mekongensis
What are the common names of Harmandia mekongensis?
Mekong Harmandia
What is the family of Harmandia mekongensis?
Asparagaceae
Species in the Harmandia genus
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,
References
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:607842-1: Based on the initial data import