Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
volubilis
ID:
1036678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burm.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indica : 51 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036016



Common Names

  • Porana volubilis
  • Volubilis Porana
  • Porana


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Description

Porana volubilis (also called twining porana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Porana volubilis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porana volubilis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The fruits are small, round, and dark brown in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porana volubilis is a vine that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be grown indoors or outdoors.

Where to Find Porana volubilis

Porana volubilis is native to the tropical and subtropical moist forests of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Porana genus

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

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