Description
Pauridiantha coalescens (also called 'Clustered Pauridiantha', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to tropical Asia and Australia. It grows up to 6 m tall and has ovate leaves. It is found in rainforests, secondary forests, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pauridiantha coalescens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pauridiantha coalescens is a white or yellowish-white tube-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are usually small and have a single, upright stem with simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pauridiantha coalescens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Once seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Pauridiantha coalescens
Pauridiantha coalescens is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and Zambia.