Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
691889

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


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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.

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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,

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