Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
polystachya
ID:
394809

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

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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.

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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 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,

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