Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 15: 137 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691219
Common Names
- Fissistigma Verrucosum
- Verrucosum
- Warty Vine
Description
Fissistigma verrucosum (also called Warty Fissistigma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm in diameter. It is native to Southeast Asia, from Thailand to the Philippines. It grows in lowland rainforests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Fissistigma verrucosum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fissistigma verrucosum is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fissistigma verrucosum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Fissistigma verrucosum
Fissistigma verrucosum is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Fissistigma verrucosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissistigma verrucosum?
Fissistigma verrucosum
What is the common name of Fissistigma verrucosum?
Verrucose Fissistigma
What is the natural habitat of Fissistigma verrucosum?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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,