Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
banksiana
ID:
1317514

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Wimm.) E.B.Knox

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 111: 11101 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329968



Common Names

  • Cyphia banksiana
  • Banks' Cyphia
  • Banks Cyphia


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Description

Cyphia banksiana (also called Banks' Cyphia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has large, oval-shaped leaves that are copper-colored on the underside. The flowers are small and yellow, and the plant grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyphia banksiana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks, as well as in flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyphia banksiana has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a single taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyphia banksiana is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be planted in a well-draining potting mix made up of equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and bark. Propagation is done through division of the rootstock or by seed.

Where to Find Cyphia banksiana

Cyphia banksiana is native to the island of Madagascar.

Cyphia banksiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyphia banksiana?

Cyphia banksiana

What is the common name of Cyphia banksiana?

Cyphia banksiana

Where does Cyphia banksiana grow?

Cyphia banksiana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America

Species in the Cyphia genus

Cyphia alba, Cyphia alicedalensis, Cyphia angustifolia, Cyphia aspergilloides, Cyphia basiloba, Cyphia belfastica, Cyphia bolusii, Cyphia brachyandra, Cyphia brevifolia, Cyphia brummittii, Cyphia bulbosa, Cyphia comptonii, Cyphia corylifolia, Cyphia couroublei, Cyphia crenata, Cyphia decora, Cyphia deltoidea, Cyphia digitata, Cyphia elata, Cyphia erecta, Cyphia eritreana, Cyphia galpinii, Cyphia gamopetala, Cyphia georgica, Cyphia glabra, Cyphia glandulifera, Cyphia heterophylla, Cyphia incisa, Cyphia lasiandra, Cyphia linarioides, Cyphia longiflora, Cyphia longifolia, Cyphia longilobata, Cyphia longipedicellata, Cyphia maculosa, Cyphia mafingensis, Cyphia mazoensis, Cyphia natalensis, Cyphia nyikensis, Cyphia oligotricha, Cyphia pectinata, Cyphia persicifolia, Cyphia phillipsii, Cyphia phyteuma, Cyphia ramosa, Cyphia reducta, Cyphia revoluta, Cyphia richardsiae, Cyphia rogersii, Cyphia rupestris,

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

Eric B. Knox (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Knox' in the authors string.
Franz Elfried Wimmer (1881-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Wimm.' in the authors string.