Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
265701

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 212 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265033

Common Names

  • Pauridiantha divaricata
  • Divaricata
  • Pauridiantha

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Synonyms

  • Urophyllum divaricatum K.Schum. [valid]

Description

Pauridiantha divaricata (also called divaricate pauridiantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a woody climber with white flowers and is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pauridiantha divaricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pauridiantha divaricata has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pauridiantha divaricata is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is easily propagated by division of the rhizome. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Pauridiantha divaricata

Pauridiantha divaricata is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Pauridiantha divaricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pauridiantha divaricata?

Pauridiantha divaricata

What is the common name of Pauridiantha divaricata?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Pauridiantha divaricata?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Pauridiantha genus

Pauridiantha afzelii, Pauridiantha bequaertii, Pauridiantha bridelioides, Pauridiantha callicarpoides, Pauridiantha canthiiflora, Pauridiantha dewevrei, Pauridiantha divaricata, Pauridiantha efferata, Pauridiantha floribunda, Pauridiantha hirtella, Pauridiantha insularis, Pauridiantha mayumbensis, Pauridiantha micrantha, Pauridiantha multiflora, Pauridiantha paucinervis, Pauridiantha pierlotii, Pauridiantha pyramidata, Pauridiantha rubens, Pauridiantha schnellii, Pauridiantha siderophila, Pauridiantha stipulosa, Pauridiantha sylvicola, Pauridiantha symplocoides, Pauridiantha verticillata, Pauridiantha viridiflora, Pauridiantha ziamaeana, Pauridiantha coalescens, Pauridiantha letestuana, Pauridiantha liebrechtsiana, Pauridiantha pleiantha, Pauridiantha smetsiana, Pauridiantha udzungwaensis, Pauridiantha hirsuta, Pauridiantha kahuziensis, Pauridiantha liberiensis, Pauridiantha muhakiensis, Pauridiantha talbotii, Pauridiantha uniflora, Pauridiantha triflora, Pauridiantha longistipula, Pauridiantha barbata, Pauridiantha crystallina, Pauridiantha setiflora, Pauridiantha schumannii, Pauridiantha arcuata, Pauridiantha cauliflora, Pauridiantha makakana, Pauridiantha chlorantha, Pauridiantha gracilipes, Pauridiantha principensis,

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-148135: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.