Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 15: 137 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691222
Common Names
- Fissistigma Wallichii
- Wallichii
- Wallich's Vine
Description
Fissistigma wallichii (also called Wallich's 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 wallichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. The leaves of this plant are edible and can be used in salads.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fissistigma wallichii is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fissistigma wallichii 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 wallichii
Fissistigma wallichii is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Fissistigma wallichii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissistigma wallichii?
Fissistigma wallichii
What is the common name of Fissistigma wallichii?
Wallich's Fissistigma
What is the natural habitat of Fissistigma wallichii?
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,