Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
sylvicola
ID:
265726

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hutch. & Dalziel) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265058

Common Names

  • Pauridiantha sylvicola
  • Woodland Pauridiantha
  • Woodland Wild Petunia

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Synonyms

  • Urophyllum sylvicola Hutch. & Dalziel [valid]
  • Urophyllum sylvicola Hutch. & Dalziel [deprecated]

Description

Pauridiantha sylvicola (also called Forest pauridiantha, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Pauridiantha sylvicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pauridiantha sylvicola is white and tubular, with five lobes. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pauridiantha sylvicola is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Pauridiantha sylvicola

Pauridiantha sylvicola can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pauridiantha sylvicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pauridiantha sylvicola?

Pauridiantha sylvicola

What is the common name of Pauridiantha sylvicola?

Forest pauridiantha

What is the natural habitat of Pauridiantha sylvicola?

Tropical and subtropical forests of India

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-148158: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.