Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Vink
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Blumea 31: 54 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260983
Common Names
- Zygogynum pancheri
- Pancheri Zygogynum
- Pancheri's Zygogynum
Description
Zygogynum pancheri (also called 'Pancher's Yoke-Vine', among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in thickets and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Zygogynum pancheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Zygogynum pancheri sub. arrhantum Vink
Zygogynum pancheri sub. elegans Vink
Zygogynum pancheri sub. deplanchei (v.Tieghem) Vink
Zygogynum pancheri sub. rivulare (Vieillard & P.Parm.) Vink
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zygogynum pancheri has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zygogynum pancheri is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Zygogynum pancheri
Zygogynum pancheri is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, and Yunnan.
Species in the Zygogynum genus
Zygogynum megacarpum,
Zygogynum montanum,
Zygogynum oligocarpum,
Zygogynum oligostigma,
Zygogynum pachyanthum,
Zygogynum longifolium,
Zygogynum polyneurum,
Zygogynum queenslandianum,
Zygogynum argenteum,
Zygogynum bullatum,
Zygogynum calophyllum,
Zygogynum calothyrsum,
Zygogynum clemensiae,
Zygogynum mackeei,
Zygogynum cristatum,
Zygogynum cruminatum,
Zygogynum howeanum,
Zygogynum vinkii,
Zygogynum sororium,
Zygogynum sylvestre,
Zygogynum tanyostigma,
Zygogynum tieghemii,
Zygogynum umbellatum,
Zygogynum semecarpoides,
Zygogynum archboldianum,
Zygogynum acsmithii,
Zygogynum pomiferum,
Zygogynum baillonii,
Zygogynum bicolor,
Zygogynum vieillardii,
Zygogynum pancheri,
Zygogynum crassifolium,
Zygogynum schlechteri,
Zygogynum amplexicaule,
Zygogynum comptonii,
Zygogynum pauciflorum,
Zygogynum stipitatum,
Zygogynum fraterculus,
Zygogynum haplopus,
Zygogynum whitmoreanum,
Zygogynum bosavicum,
Zygogynum cyclopensis,
Zygogynum ledermannii,
Zygogynum schramii,
Zygogynum staufferianum,
Species in the Winteraceae family
Drimys andina,
Drimys angustifolia,
Drimys brasiliensis,
Drimys confertifolia,
Drimys granadensis,
Drimys roraimensis,
Drimys winteri,
Pseudowintera insperata,
Pseudowintera axillaris,
Pseudowintera colorata,
Pseudowintera traversii,
Takhtajania perrieri,
Tasmannia xerophila,
Tasmannia vickeriana,
Tasmannia verticillata,
Tasmannia rubiginosa,
Tasmannia beccariana,
Tasmannia elongata,
Tasmannia dictyophlebia,
Tasmannia densifolia,
Tasmannia cyclopum,
Tasmannia coriacea,
Tasmannia grandiflora,
Tasmannia hatamensis,
Tasmannia arfakensis,
Tasmannia acutifolia,
Tasmannia rosea,
Tasmannia reticulata,
Tasmannia pachyphylla,
Tasmannia glaucifolia,
Tasmannia obovata,
Tasmannia membranea,
Tasmannia macrantha,
Tasmannia oligandra,
Tasmannia insipida,
Tasmannia lanceolata,
Tasmannia purpurascens,
Tasmannia stipitata,
Tasmannia piperita,
Tasmannia brassii,
Tasmannia parviflora,
Tasmannia pittosporoides,
Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii,
Tasmannia lamii,
Tasmannia fistulosa,
Tasmannia microphylla,
Tasmannia vaccinioides,
Tasmannia myrtoides,
Zygogynum megacarpum,
Zygogynum montanum,