Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
dinghouiana
ID:
395256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kochummen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 7: 91 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394588



Common Names

  • Parishia dinghouiana
  • Dinghouiana Parishia
  • Parishia Dinghouiana Tree


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Description

Parishia dinghouiana (also called Dinghou's Parishia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Parishia dinghouiana is used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parishia dinghouiana is yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parishia dinghouiana is a perennial herb that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 20°F (-6°C).

Where to Find Parishia dinghouiana

Parishia dinghouiana is native to China. It is found in lowland and montane forests, usually in moist and shady places.

Parishia dinghouiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parishia dinghouiana?

Parishia dinghouiana

What is the common name of Parishia dinghouiana?

Dinghou's parishia

What is the natural habitat of Parishia dinghouiana?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,