Parsonsia purpurascens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
265528
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 28: 318 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264860
Common Names
- Parsonsia Purpurascens
- Purple Lata Vine
- Purpurascens Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Parsonsia purpurascens (also called Purple jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a woody climber with ovate leaves and purple flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Parsonsia purpurascens is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Parsonsia purpurascens 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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Parsonsia purpurascens 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 purpurascens
Parsonsia purpurascens is found in the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.
Parsonsia purpurascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parsonsia purpurascens?
Parsonsia purpurascens
What type of plant is Parsonsia purpurascens?
It is a vine
Where is Parsonsia purpurascens 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-147962: Based on the initial data import
John Beaumont Williams (1932-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Williams' in the authors string.