Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
502054

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Y.Hong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12: 462 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501386



Common Names

  • Porandra Scandens
  • Scandens Porandra
  • Scandens' Porandra


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Description

Porandra scandens (also called 'Scandens', 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 scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a privacy screen or windbreak. The leaves of this plant can also be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Porandra scandens are white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porandra scandens is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a bright, humid environment. It is tolerant of light frost.

Where to Find Porandra scandens

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

Porandra scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porandra scandens?

Porandra scandens

What is the common name of Porandra scandens?

Climbing porandra

What is the natural habitat of Porandra scandens?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-259524: Based on the initial data import
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.