Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
265452

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 2: 46 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264784



Common Names

  • Heterophylla Silkpod
  • Heterophylla Parsonia
  • Heterophylla Silk Vine


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Synonyms

  • Parsonsia albiflora Raoul [unknown]
  • Parsonsia macrocarpa Colenso [unknown]
  • Periploca heterophylla A.Cunn. ex Decne. [unknown]

Description

Parsonsia heterophylla (also called Variable-leaved Silkpod, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to eastern Australia, where it is found in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. It is a climbing shrub found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Parsonsia heterophylla is used for making rope and baskets. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parsonsia heterophylla is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parsonsia heterophylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Parsonsia heterophylla

Parsonsia heterophylla can be found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea.

Parsonsia heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parsonsia heterophylla?

Parsonsia heterophylla

What is the common name of Parsonsia heterophylla?

Heterophyllous Parsonsia

Where is Parsonsia heterophylla native to?

Australia

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-147893: Based on the initial data import
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.