Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
narayanaswamii
ID:
727672

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Nayar & G.S.Giri

Source:
ksu

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 72: 819 (1975 publ. 1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727005

Common Names

  • Hymenandra narayanaswamii
  • Narayanaswami's Hymenandra
  • Narayanaswami's

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Description

Hymenandra narayanaswamii (also called the Narayanaswamii Hymenandra, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Hymenandraceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in habitats such as tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenandra narayanaswamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenandra narayanaswamii has white or pink flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenandra narayanaswamii is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring. Cuttings can also be taken in summer.

Where to Find Hymenandra narayanaswamii

Hymenandra narayanaswamii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in forests and woodlands.

Hymenandra narayanaswamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenandra narayanaswamii?

Hymenandra narayanaswamii

What are the common names of Hymenandra narayanaswamii?

Narayanaswamii Hymenandra

Where is Hymenandra narayanaswamii found?

It is found in India and Sri Lanka

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

Girija Sankar Giri (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Giri' in the authors string.
Madhavan Parameswaran Nayar (1932-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Nayar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:588608-1: Based on the initial data import