Status:
valid
Authors:
Suess.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 15: 67 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394141
Common Names
- Pandiaka polystachya
- Many-spiked Pandiaka
- Polystachya Pandiaka
Description
Pandiaka polystachya (also called False Tamarind, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland rainforest to dry deciduous woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Pandiaka polystachya 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
Pandiaka polystachya has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pandiaka polystachya is a tropical, evergreen, perennial climber. It is propagated by stem cuttings, which should be taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.
Where to Find Pandiaka polystachya
Pandiaka polystachya can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.
Pandiaka polystachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandiaka polystachya?
Pandiaka polystachya
What is the common name of Pandiaka polystachya?
Many-Spiked Pandiaka
What is the natural habitat of Pandiaka polystachya?
Pandiaka polystachya is native to tropical forests in India.
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,