Status:
valid
Authors:
Mahyuni
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Biodiversitas 20(7): 2013. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034185
Common Names
- Psydrax wongii
- Wongii Psydrax
- Wongii's Psydrax
Description
Psydrax wongii (also called Wong's Psydrax, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, swamps, and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Psydrax wongii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psydrax wongii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psydrax wongii is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.
Where to Find Psydrax wongii
Psydrax wongii is native to tropical Asia and can be found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Psydrax wongii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psydrax wongii?
Psydrax wongii
What is the family of Psydrax wongii?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Psydrax wongii?
Wong's Psydrax
Species in the Psydrax genus
Psydrax acutiflorus,
Psydrax ankotekonensis,
Psydrax arnoldianus,
Psydrax austro-orientalis,
Psydrax bathieanus,
Psydrax dicoccos,
Psydrax dunlapii,
Psydrax esirensis,
Psydrax faulknerae,
Psydrax ficiformis,
Psydrax fragrantissimus,
Psydrax gilletii,
Psydrax grandifolius,
Psydrax graniticola,
Psydrax horizontalis,
Psydrax kaessneri,
Psydrax kibuwae,
Psydrax kingii,
Psydrax kraussioides,
Psydrax lamprophylla,
Psydrax lividus,
Psydrax locuples,
Psydrax lynesii,
Psydrax maingayi,
Psydrax manambyanus,
Psydrax manensis,
Psydrax martinii,
Psydrax micans,
Psydrax moandensis,
Psydrax moggii,
Psydrax montanus,
Psydrax mutimushii,
Psydrax nitidus,
Psydrax obovatus,
Psydrax occidentalis,
Psydrax odorata,
Psydrax palmus,
Psydrax parviflorus,
Psydrax pergracilis,
Psydrax polhillii,
Psydrax recurvifolius,
Psydrax richardsiae,
Psydrax robertsoniae,
Psydrax sambiranensis,
Psydrax schimperianus,
Psydrax shuguriensis,
Psydrax splendens,
Psydrax subcordatus,
Psydrax umbellata,
Psydrax virgatus,
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,