Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Burkill
Source:
ksu
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 5: 213 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470468
Common Names
- Paramignya cuspidata
- Cuspidate Paramignya
- Cuspidata Paramignya
Synonyms
- Atalantia cuspidata Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Paramignya cuspidata (also called Pointed Paramignya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It has leathery, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia, and is commonly found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Paramignya cuspidata is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paramignya cuspidata has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth texture. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paramignya cuspidata is a terrestrial orchid native to India. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Paramignya cuspidata
Paramignya cuspidata can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Paramignya cuspidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paramignya cuspidata?
Paramignya cuspidata
What type of plant is Paramignya cuspidata?
Tree
Where does Paramignya cuspidata grow?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Paramignya genus
Paramignya andamanica,
Paramignya beddomei,
Paramignya surasiana,
Paramignya monophylla,
Paramignya petelotii,
Paramignya scandens,
Paramignya longispina,
Paramignya trimera,
Paramignya citrifolia,
Paramignya mindanaensis,
Paramignya armata,
Paramignya grandiflora,
Paramignya hispida,
Paramignya lobata,
Paramignya cuspidata,
Paramignya confertifolia,
Paramignya rectispinosa,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,