Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pierre ex Guillaumin) Pierre ex Guillaumin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine , Suppl. 1: 643 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470464
Common Names
- Paramignya hispida
- Hairy Paramignya
- Hispida Paramignya
Synonyms
- Atalantia hispida Pierre ex Guillaumin [unknown]
Description
Paramignya hispida (also called Bristly 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 hispida 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 hispida has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paramignya hispida 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 hispida
Paramignya hispida can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Paramignya hispida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paramignya hispida?
Paramignya hispida
What type of plant is Paramignya hispida?
Tree
Where does Paramignya hispida 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,