Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 54 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261045
Description
Sphenostemon pachycladus (also called 'Sphenostemon Vine', among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in thickets and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Sphenostemon pachycladus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties, such as its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphenostemon pachycladus has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphenostemon pachycladus is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Sphenostemon pachycladus
Sphenostemon pachycladus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Thailand and Vietnam.
Sphenostemon pachycladus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphenostemon pachycladus?
Sphenostemon pachycladus
What is the common name of Sphenostemon pachycladus?
Thick-stemmed Sphenostemon
What is the natural habitat of Sphenostemon pachycladus?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Sphenostemon genus
Sphenostemon arfakensis,
Sphenostemon balansae,
Sphenostemon comptonii,
Sphenostemon lobosporus,
Sphenostemon papuanus,
Sphenostemon oppositifolius,
Sphenostemon pauciflorus,
Sphenostemon thibaudii,
Sphenostemon tireliae,
Sphenostemon pachycladus,
Species in the Paracryphiaceae family
Paracryphia alticola,
Quintinia acutifolia,
Quintinia altigena,
Quintinia apoensis,
Quintinia brassii,
Quintinia elliptica,
Quintinia epiphytica,
Quintinia fawkneri,
Quintinia kuborensis,
Quintinia lanceolata,
Quintinia ledermannii,
Quintinia macgregorii,
Quintinia major,
Quintinia media,
Quintinia minor,
Quintinia montiswilhelmii,
Quintinia neoebudica,
Quintinia nutantifora,
Quintinia oreophila,
Quintinia pachyphylla,
Quintinia parviflora,
Quintinia quatrefagesii,
Quintinia resinosa,
Quintinia rigida,
Quintinia schlechterana,
Quintinia serrata,
Quintinia sieberi,
Quintinia verdonii,
Sphenostemon arfakensis,
Sphenostemon balansae,
Sphenostemon comptonii,
Sphenostemon lobosporus,
Sphenostemon papuanus,
Sphenostemon oppositifolius,
Sphenostemon pauciflorus,
Sphenostemon thibaudii,
Sphenostemon tireliae,
Sphenostemon pachycladus,