Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
triandra
ID:
1326251

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver. & N.Tanaka

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 59: 18 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338705



Common Names

  • Peliosanthes Triandra
  • Triandra Peliosanthes
  • Peliosanthes


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Description

Peliosanthes triandra (also called Three-stamen peliosanthes, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial native to India. It has a single, thin, cylindrical stem with a single leaf at its apex. It is found growing in moist, shady forests at elevations of 500 to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Peliosanthes triandra is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peliosanthes triandra has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Peliosanthes triandra

Peliosanthes triandra is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Peliosanthes triandra FAQ

What is the common name of Peliosanthes triandra?

Three-stamen Peliosanthes

Where is Peliosanthes triandra native to?

India

What type of soil does Peliosanthes triandra prefer?

Well-drained soil

Species in the Peliosanthes genus

Peliosanthes macrophylla, Peliosanthes macrostegia, Peliosanthes violacea, Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides, Peliosanthes curnberlegii, Peliosanthes kaoi, Peliosanthes yunnanensis, Peliosanthes sinica, Peliosanthes griffithii, Peliosanthes teta, Peliosanthes dehongensis, Peliosanthes sessilis, Peliosanthes gracilipes, Peliosanthes subcoronata, Peliosanthes pachystachya, Peliosanthes divaricatanthera, Peliosanthes weberi, Peliosanthes caesia, Peliosanthes reflexa, Peliosanthes irinae, Peliosanthes argenteostriata, Peliosanthes nivea, Peliosanthes nutans, Peliosanthes retroflexa, Peliosanthes minutiflora, Peliosanthes brevicoronata, Peliosanthes cambodiana, Peliosanthes triandra, Peliosanthes micrantha, Peliosanthes densiflora, Peliosanthes hexagona, Peliosanthes aperta, Peliosanthes elegans, Peliosanthes kenhillii, Peliosanthes separata, Peliosanthes inaperta, Peliosanthes kenhilloides, Peliosanthes splendens,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Noriyuki Tanaka (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Tanaka' in the authors string.