Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
taiwaniana
ID:
559159

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hayata) A.M.Lu & J.Q.Li

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 31: 52 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558491

Common Names

  • Baijiania taiwaniana
  • Taiwanese Baijiania
  • Taiwanese Waterbush

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Synonyms

  • Siraitia taiwaniana (Hayata) C.Jeffrey ex A.M.Lu & Zhi Y.Zhang [unknown]
  • Sinobaijiania taiwaniana (Hayata) C.Jeffrey & W.J.de Wilde [unknown]
  • Thladiantha taiwaniana Hayata [unknown]

Description

Baijiania taiwaniana (also called Taiwan Baijiania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, specifically in the Himalayan foothills of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It grows in moist, shady forests, and is often found in the understory of evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Baijiania taiwaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baijiania taiwaniana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baijiania taiwaniana is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil in the spring or summer and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Baijiania taiwaniana

Baijiania taiwaniana is native to Taiwan. It can be found in the mountainous regions of the island.

Baijiania taiwaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baijiania taiwaniana?

Baijiania taiwaniana

What type of plant is Baijiania taiwaniana?

It is a shrub

Where is Baijiania taiwaniana native to?

It is native to Southeast Asia

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
Lu Anmin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Lu' in the authors string.
Jian Qiang Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Q.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:971301-1: Based on the initial data import