Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
ksu
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Fl. Siam. 1: 235 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470443
Common Names
- Paramignya scandens
- Climbing Paramignya
- Scandens Paramignya
Synonyms
- Limonia oblonga Wall. [unknown]
- Paramignya griffithii Hook.f. [unknown]
- Atalantia griffithii Guillaumin [unknown]
- Atalantia scandens (Griff.) Engl. [unknown]
- Citrus scandens Griff. [unknown]
Description
Paramignya scandens (also called Climbing Paramignya, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 10m in height. It is native to India and is found in moist forests. Its leaves are large and oval-shaped, and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Paramignya scandens is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a food source and for making traditional crafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paramignya scandens has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and round. Seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paramignya scandens is a tropical evergreen tree that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a moist medium until they have rooted.
Where to Find Paramignya scandens
Paramignya scandens can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Paramignya scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paramignya scandens?
Paramignya scandens
What is the common name of Paramignya scandens?
Climbing Paramignya
Where is Paramignya scandens found?
Paramignya scandens is found in South America
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,