Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
polyanthum
ID:
691858

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 15: 135 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691191



Common Names

  • Fissistigma polyanthum
  • Polyanthum Vine
  • Polyanthum Climber


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Description

Fissistigma polyanthum (also called Many-flowered Fissistigma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers arranged in clusters. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found along rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Fissistigma polyanthum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissistigma polyanthum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissistigma polyanthum can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be dug up and divided into sections, each with a few roots attached. The sections should then be replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Fissistigma polyanthum

Fissistigma polyanthum can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Fissistigma polyanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissistigma polyanthum?

Fissistigma polyanthum

What type of plant is Fissistigma polyanthum?

It is a climbing shrub

Where does Fissistigma polyanthum grow?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China

Species in the Fissistigma genus

Fissistigma acuminatissimum, Fissistigma balansae, Fissistigma bicolor, Fissistigma cavaleriei, Fissistigma chloroneuron, Fissistigma chrysosericeum, Fissistigma cinerascens, Fissistigma cupreonitens, Fissistigma ellipticum, Fissistigma elmeri, Fissistigma fulgens, Fissistigma glaucescens, Fissistigma hypoglaucum, Fissistigma kinabaluense, Fissistigma kingii, Fissistigma kwangsiense, Fissistigma lanuginosum, Fissistigma latifolium, Fissistigma litseifolium, Fissistigma longipes, Fissistigma longipetalum, Fissistigma maclurei, Fissistigma manubriatum, Fissistigma oblongum, Fissistigma oldhamii, Fissistigma ovoideum, Fissistigma pallens, Fissistigma paniculatum, Fissistigma poilanei, Fissistigma polyanthoides, Fissistigma polyanthum, Fissistigma retusum, Fissistigma rubiginosum, Fissistigma rufinerve, Fissistigma rugosum, Fissistigma santapaui, Fissistigma scandens, Fissistigma shangtzeense, Fissistigma sumatrana, Fissistigma taynguyenense, Fissistigma thorelii, Fissistigma tientangense, Fissistigma tonkinense, Fissistigma tungfangense, Fissistigma uonicum, Fissistigma verrucosum, Fissistigma villosissimum, Fissistigma wallichii, Fissistigma xylopetalum, Fissistigma zippelii,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

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