Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penduliflora
ID:
242654

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Somers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 58: 74 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241986

Common Names

  • Aoranthe penduliflora
  • Penduliflora Aoranthe
  • Penduliflora Plant

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Synonyms

  • Porterandia penduliflora (K.Schum.) Keay [valid]
  • Randia penduliflora K.Schum. [valid]
  • Amaralia penduliflora Wernham [valid]

Description

Aoranthe penduliflora (also called Pendulous aoranthe, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has a single stem and small, narrow, leathery leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is found in montane forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Aoranthe penduliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The plant is known to have medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aoranthe penduliflora has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seedpods. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aoranthe penduliflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers well-drained, moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best achieved through division of the root clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Aoranthe penduliflora

Aoranthe penduliflora is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Aoranthe penduliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aoranthe penduliflora?

Aoranthe penduliflora

What is the common name of Aoranthe penduliflora?

Penduliflora

What is the natural habitat of Aoranthe penduliflora?

Tropical forests of the Society Islands

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-12599: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Somers (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Somers' in the authors string.