Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
prismatica
ID:
394605

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 84(Spec. No.): 262 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393937



Common Names

  • Pyramidanthe prismatica
  • Prismatica Pyramidanthe
  • Pyramidanthe Tree


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Description

Pyramidanthe prismatica (also called Prisms Pyramidanthe, among many other common names) is a small tree with a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pyramidanthe prismatica is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyramidanthe prismatica has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval cotyledons and long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyramidanthe prismatica is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Pyramidanthe prismatica

Pyramidanthe prismatica can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Pyramidanthe prismatica FAQ

What are the uses of Pyramidanthe prismatica?

Pyramidanthe prismatica is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antifungal properties.

What is the growth rate of Pyramidanthe prismatica?

Pyramidanthe prismatica is a slow-growing plant.

What is the ideal temperature for Pyramidanthe prismatica?

Pyramidanthe prismatica prefers temperatures between 18-24°C.

Species in the Pyramidanthe genus

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