Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
maingayi
ID:
392980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 63 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392312

Common Names

  • Maingay's Pycnorhachis
  • Pycnorhachis maingayi
  • Maingay's Pycnorhachis

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Synonyms

  • Pycnorhachis benthamiana Baill. [unknown]

Description

Pycnorhachis maingayi (also called Maingay's Pycnorhachis, among many other common names) is a fern native to South America. It has long, leathery fronds and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and on dry hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnorhachis maingayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnorhachis maingayi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnorhachis maingayi is a hardy, perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a variety of habitats, from moist soils to dry soils. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Pycnorhachis maingayi

Pycnorhachis maingayi can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Pycnorhachis maingayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnorhachis maingayi?

Pycnorhachis maingayi

What is the common name of Pycnorhachis maingayi?

Maingay's Pycnorhachis

What are the uses of Pycnorhachis maingayi?

The leaves of Pycnorhachis maingayi are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Species in the Pycnorhachis genus

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,