Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 196 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262341
Common Names
- Pilifera Paederia
- Hairy-fruited Paederia
- Hairy-fruited Fevervine
Synonyms
- Hondbesseion piliferum Kuntze [valid]
- Hondbesseion wallichii Kuntze [valid]
- Paederia kerrii Craib [valid]
- Paederia pilifera siamensis Craib [valid]
- Paederia wallichii Hook.f. [valid]
Description
Paederia pilifera (also called 'Hairy Paederia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with hairy stems and small white flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in montane forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Paederia pilifera is used as an ornamental plant and can be used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paederia pilifera is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paederia pilifera is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber that can reach up to 0.001m in height. It is best grown in a sheltered, sunny spot in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Paederia pilifera
Paederia pilifera is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Paederia pilifera FAQ
What are the common names of Paederia pilifera?
Hairy-leaved climbing-fern
What is the optimal temperature for Paederia pilifera?
Optimal temperature for Paederia pilifera is between 18-25°C.
What is the optimal humidity for Paederia pilifera?
Optimal humidity for Paederia pilifera is between 70-80%.
Species in the Paederia genus
Paederia argentea,
Paederia axilliflora,
Paederia bojeriana,
Paederia brasiliensis,
Paederia calycina,
Paederia cavaleriei,
Paederia ciliata,
Paederia cruddasiana,
Paederia farinosa,
Paederia foetida,
Paederia grandidieri,
Paederia lanata,
Paederia lanuginosa,
Paederia linearis,
Paederia majungensis,
Paederia mandrarensis,
Paederia microcephala,
Paederia pallida,
Paederia pertomentosa,
Paederia pilifera,
Paederia pospischilii,
Paederia praetermissa,
Paederia sambiranensis,
Paederia spectatissima,
Paederia stenobotrya,
Paederia taolagnarensis,
Paederia thorelii,
Paederia thouarsiana,
Paederia verticillata,
Paederia yunnanensis,
Paederia ntiti,
Paederia emeiensis,
Paederia changguan,
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,