Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. (Hiern) 1(4): 894. 1900
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394172
Common Names
- Pandiaka welwitschii
- Welwitsch's Pandiaka
- Welwitsch Pandiaka
Synonyms
- Achyranthes kassneri Schinz ex Peter [unknown]
- Achyranthes schweinfurthii Schinz [unknown]
- Achyranthes welwitschii Schinz [unknown]
- Centrostachys schweinfurthii Standl. [unknown]
- Centrostachys welwitschii Standl. [unknown]
Description
Pandiaka welwitschii (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 welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and diabetes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pandiaka welwitschii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pandiaka welwitschii is a tropical plant that is best cultivated in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Pandiaka welwitschii
Pandiaka welwitschii can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.
Pandiaka welwitschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pandiaka welwitschii?
Pandiaka welwitschii
What is the common name of Pandiaka welwitschii?
Welwitsch's pandiaka
What is the natural habitat of Pandiaka welwitschii?
It is native to South America, particularly Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
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,