Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vahl) Hepper
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 189 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394202
Common Names
- Pandiaka Angustifolia
- Angustifolia Pandiaka
- Pandiaka Angustifolia Tree
Synonyms
- Pandiaka heudelotii (Moq.) B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
- Achyranthes angustifolia Benth. [unknown]
- Achyranthes angustifolia Lopr. [unknown]
- Achyranthes benthamii Lopr. [unknown]
- Centrostachys angustifolia Standl. [unknown]
- Gomphrena angustifolia Vahl [unknown]
Description
Pandiaka angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Pandiaka, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Asia. It has small, narrow leaves and yellowish-white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Pandiaka angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pandiaka angustifolia is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pandiaka angustifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Layering can be done by burying a branch in the soil and allowing it to root. Once the roots have formed, the branch can be cut off and planted in a pot.
Where to Find Pandiaka angustifolia
Pandiaka angustifolia is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Pandiaka angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandiaka angustifolia?
Pandiaka angustifolia
What is the common name of Pandiaka angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved Pandiaka
What is the natural habitat of Pandiaka angustifolia?
It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
Species in the Pandiaka genus
Pandiaka ramulosa,
Pandiaka porphyrargyrea,
Pandiaka polystachya,
Pandiaka kaessneri,
Pandiaka involucrata,
Pandiaka rubrolutea,
Pandiaka welwitschii,
Pandiaka confusa,
Pandiaka angustifolia,
Pandiaka elegantissima,
Pandiaka carsonii,
Pandiaka lanuginosa,
Pandiaka metallorum,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,