Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
502039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Wan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 6(4): 153 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501371



Common Names

  • Porandra microphylla
  • Small-leaved Porandra
  • Microphylla Porandra


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Description

Porandra microphylla (also called 'Microphylla', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub, native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows up to 10 m tall and has simple, alternate, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Porandra microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Porandra microphylla is a white-greenish color with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porandra microphylla is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be cultivated in gardens, containers, or hanging baskets. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Porandra microphylla

Porandra microphylla is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Porandra microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porandra microphylla?

Porandra microphylla

What is the common name of Porandra microphylla?

Small-Leaf Porandra

What is the natural habitat of Porandra microphylla?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Porandra genus

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259522: Based on the initial data import
Yu Wan (1937-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Wan' in the authors string.