Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
1298732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f. ex Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1894: 26, 34. ; et in Bot. Jahrb. xviii. (1894) 93

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298070



Common Names

  • Dense-Flowered Porana
  • Dense-Flowered Poranas
  • Dense-Flowered Poranas


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Description

Porana densiflora (also called 'Dense-Flowered Porana', among many other common names) is a perennial, woody vine with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Porana densiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porana densiflora has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porana densiflora can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny area with temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Porana densiflora

Porana densiflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Porana densiflora FAQ

What is the common name of Porana densiflora?

Dense-flowered porana

What is the scientific name of Dense-flowered porana?

Porana densiflora

What is the natural habitat of Porana densiflora?

It is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Porana genus

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8501696: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.