Payera conspicua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 179 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266121
Common Names
- Payera conspicua
- Conspicuous Payera
- Conspicua Payera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Payera conspicua (also called 'Conspicuous Payera', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and is found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Payera conspicua is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and also as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Payera conspicua has white flowers with yellowish anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Payera conspicua is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, moist, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Payera conspicua
Payera conspicua is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the country.
Payera conspicua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Payera conspicua?
Payera conspicua
What is the common name of Payera conspicua?
Conspicuous Payera
What is the natural habitat of Payera conspicua?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Payera genus
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-149173: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.