Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
plaesiophylla
ID:
265523

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 59: 167 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264855



Common Names

  • Parsonsia Plaesiophylla
  • Thickleaf Lata Vine
  • Plaesiophylla Vine


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Synonyms

  • Lyonsia oblongifolia Benth. [unknown]

Description

Parsonsia plaesiophylla (also called Thick-leaved jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a woody climber with thick, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Parsonsia plaesiophylla is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Parsonsia plaesiophylla are white and tubular in shape, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parsonsia plaesiophylla is a tropical evergreen climber native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Parsonsia plaesiophylla

Parsonsia plaesiophylla is found in the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.

Parsonsia plaesiophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parsonsia plaesiophylla?

Parsonsia plaesiophylla

What type of plant is Parsonsia plaesiophylla?

It is a vine

Where is Parsonsia plaesiophylla native to?

It is native to Southeast Asia

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,

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