Polycarpaea inaequalifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inaequalifolia
ID:
396398
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl. & Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi Exped. : 233 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395730
Common Names
- Polycarpaea inaequalifolia
- Polycarpaea
- Inaequalifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polycarpaea inaequalifolia (also called Inaequalifolia Polycarpaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate and green. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Polycarpaea inaequalifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India. It is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, asthma, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polycarpaea inaequalifolia has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polycarpaea inaequalifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment and should be kept out of direct sunlight. Once the cuttings have taken root, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.
Where to Find Polycarpaea inaequalifolia
Polycarpaea inaequalifolia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Polycarpaea inaequalifolia FAQ
What are the medicinal uses of Polycarpaea inaequalifolia?
Polycarpaea inaequalifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
What is the distribution of Polycarpaea inaequalifolia?
Polycarpaea inaequalifolia is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
What is the habitat of Polycarpaea inaequalifolia?
Polycarpaea inaequalifolia is found in moist, shady forests, usually near rivers.
Species in the Polycarpaea genus
Polycarpaea corymbosa, Polycarpaea eriantha, Polycarpaea tenuifolia, Polycarpaea inaequalifolia, Polycarpaea stellata, Polycarpaea spicata, Polycarpaea nivea, Polycarpaea linearifolia, Polycarpaea robbairea, Polycarpaea repens, Polycarpaea poggei, Polycarpaea glabrifolia, Polycarpaea gaudichaudii, Polycarpaea rosulans, Polycarpaea douliotii, Polycarpaea gayi, Polycarpaea hassleriana, Polycarpaea tenuistyla, Polycarpaea grahamii,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2409854: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.