Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
alboflavescens
ID:
265371

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dennst.) Mabb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Taxon 26: 532 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264703



Common Names

  • Parsonsia alboflavescens
  • Alboflavescent Parsonsia
  • Alboflavescent Parsonsia


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Synonyms

  • Lyonsia sumatrana Ridl. [unknown]
  • Lyonsia viridiflora F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Apocynum reticulatum L. [unknown]
  • Apocynum vincifolium Burm.f. [rejected]
  • Parsonsia acuminata Wall. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia confusa Merr. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia cumingiana A.DC. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia helicandra Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia howii Tsiang [unknown]
  • Parsonsia javanica K.Schum. [illegitimate]
  • Parsonsia korthalsiana Boerl. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia kunstleri King & Gamble [unknown]
  • Parsonsia laevigata Alston [unknown]
  • Parsonsia longipedunculata Merr. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia magnifolia Elmer [unknown]
  • Parsonsia minahassae Koord. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia momiensis Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia oblancifolia Merr. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia oblonga Wall. & G.Don [unknown]
  • Parsonsia oblongifolia Merr. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia panniculata Pichon [unknown]
  • Parsonsia pauciflora Wall. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia spiralis Wall. & G.Don [unknown]
  • Parsonsia spiralis Vidal. [illegitimate]
  • Periploca alboflavescens Dennst. [unknown]
  • Spirostemon spiralis Griff. [unknown]
  • Chaetosus volubilis Benth. [unknown]
  • Aganosma concanensis Hook. [unknown]
  • Aganosma laevigata J.Graham [unknown]
  • Cudicia trichotoma Buch.-Ham. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Echites laevigatus Moon [unknown]
  • Echites spiralis Blanco [unknown]
  • Helicandra sinensis Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Heligme javanica Blume [unknown]
  • Heligme korthalsiana Miq. [unknown]
  • Heligme minahassae Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Heligme rheedei Wight [illegitimate]
  • Heligme spiralis Thwaites [unknown]
  • Helyga javanica Blume [unknown]
  • Parsonsia reticulata Woodson [unknown]

Description

Parsonsia alboflavescens (also called 'White-flowered Silkpod', among many other common names) is a woody climber native to Australia. It has alternate, oblong leaves and white flowers. It is found in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Parsonsia alboflavescens is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower arrangements and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parsonsia alboflavescens is white with a yellow lip, and is about 1 cm in size. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parsonsia alboflavescens is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is easily propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix, such as a combination of peat moss, perlite, and bark. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Parsonsia alboflavescens

Parsonsia alboflavescens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Parsonsia alboflavescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parsonsia alboflavescens?

Parsonsia alboflavescens

What is the common name of Parsonsia alboflavescens?

White-yellow Parsonsia

Where is Parsonsia alboflavescens native to?

Africa

Species in the Parsonsia genus

Parsonsia affinis, Parsonsia alboflavescens, Parsonsia aneityensis, Parsonsia apiculata, Parsonsia appressa, Parsonsia bartlensis, Parsonsia blakeana, Parsonsia brachiata, Parsonsia brisbanensis, Parsonsia brownii, Parsonsia burnensis, Parsonsia capsularis, Parsonsia catalpaecarpa, Parsonsia celebica, Parsonsia constricta, Parsonsia crebriflora, Parsonsia curvisepala, Parsonsia densiflora, Parsonsia densivestita, Parsonsia diaphanophlebia, Parsonsia dorrigoensis, Parsonsia edulis, Parsonsia effusa, Parsonsia eucalyptophylla, Parsonsia ferruginea, Parsonsia flavescens, Parsonsia flexilis, Parsonsia flexuosa, Parsonsia franchetii, Parsonsia fulva, Parsonsia goniostemon, Parsonsia grandiflora, Parsonsia grayana, Parsonsia hebetica, Parsonsia heterocapsa, Parsonsia heterophylla, Parsonsia howeana, Parsonsia inae, Parsonsia induplicata, Parsonsia kimberleyensis, Parsonsia kroombitensis, Parsonsia laevis, Parsonsia lanceolata, Parsonsia langiana, Parsonsia larcomensis, Parsonsia largiflorens, Parsonsia lata, Parsonsia latifolia, Parsonsia laxiflora, Parsonsia leichhardtii,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-147819: Based on the initial data import
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
August Wilhelm Dennstedt (1776-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dennst.' in the authors string.