Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
pakdin
ID:
1332568

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Turner & Utteridge

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Eur. J. Taxon. 183: 16 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345022



Common Names

  • Polyalthia Pakdin
  • Pakdin's Polyalthia
  • Pakdin's Tree


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Description

Polyalthia pakdin (also called 'Pakdin Polyalthia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Thailand. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and shady rock crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Polyalthia pakdin is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyalthia pakdin has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have two long, narrow, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyalthia pakdin is a shrub or small tree that is native to New Guinea. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown on a well-drained, humus-rich soil and kept moist. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Polyalthia pakdin

Polyalthia pakdin can be found in Thailand.

Polyalthia pakdin FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyalthia pakdin?

Polyalthia pakdin

What is the family of Polyalthia pakdin?

Annonaceae

Where is Polyalthia pakdin native to?

Thailand

Species in the Polyalthia genus

Polyalthia gracilipes, Polyalthia dumosa, Polyalthia dictyoneura, Polyalthia debilis, Polyalthia elliptica, Polyalthia corticosa, Polyalthia elegans, Polyalthia flagellaris, Polyalthia evecta, Polyalthia endertii, Polyalthia bracteosa, Polyalthia borneensis, Polyalthia barenensis, Polyalthia brunneifolia, Polyalthia angustissima, Polyalthia clemensiorum, Polyalthia cinnamomea, Polyalthia chrysotricha, Polyalthia celebica, Polyalthia cauliflora, Polyalthia castanea, Polyalthia bullata, Polyalthia venosa, Polyalthia hirtifolia, Polyalthia insignis, Polyalthia igniflora, Polyalthia lateritia, Polyalthia kanchanaburiana, Polyalthia subcordata, Polyalthia stenopetala, Polyalthia socia, Polyalthia sessiliflora, Polyalthia spathulata, Polyalthia tipuliflora, Polyalthia parviflora, Polyalthia oblonga, Polyalthia obliqua, Polyalthia rufescens, Polyalthia praeflorens, Polyalthia polyphlebia, Polyalthia persicifolia, Polyalthia pumila, Polyalthia mindorensis, Polyalthia motleyana, Polyalthia moonii, Polyalthia montis-silam, Polyalthia minutiflora, Polyalthia minima, Polyalthia miniata, Polyalthia microtus,

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,

References

Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
Timothy Michael Arthur Utteridge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utteridge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153637-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.