Status:
valid
Authors:
(Homolle ex Cavaco) R.Buchner & Puff
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 15: 69 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266127
Common Names
- Payera mandrarensis
- Mandrarensis Payera
- Mandra-rensis Payera
Synonyms
- Danais mandrarensis Homolle ex Cavaco [valid]
Description
Payera mandrarensis (also called 'Mandrarensis 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 mandrarensis is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and also as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Payera mandrarensis has white flowers with yellowish anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Payera mandrarensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Payera mandrarensis
Payera mandrarensis can be found in the rainforests of Madagascar.
Payera mandrarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Payera mandrarensis?
Payera mandrarensis
What is the common name of Payera mandrarensis?
Mandrarensis Payera
What is the natural habitat of Payera mandrarensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Payera genus
Payera bakeriana,
Payera beondrokensis,
Payera conspicua,
Payera coriacea,
Payera decaryi,
Payera glabrifolia,
Payera homolleana,
Payera madagascariensis,
Payera mandrarensis,
Payera marojejyensis,
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
Ralf Buchner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Buchner' in the authors string.