Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saigonensis
ID:
1327370

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre ex Gagnep.) Mackinder & R.Clark

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa166: 62 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339824



Common Names

  • Saigon Bush
  • Saigon Tree
  • Saigon Plant


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Description

Phanera saigonensis (also called 'Saigon Phanera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Phanera. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It grows in humid, shady forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It has long, thin, curved leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera saigonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phanera saigonensis var. gagnepainiana (K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen) Mackinder & R.Clark
Phanera saigonensis var. poilanei (K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen) Mackinder & R.Clark
Phanera saigonensis var. saigonensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phanera saigonensis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet per stem. The seed of Phanera saigonensis is a small, dark brown, triangular shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings of Phanera saigonensis are small, green, grass-like plants with thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera saigonensis is a terrestrial orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in bright, indirect sunlight and prefers a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Phanera saigonensis

Phanera saigonensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in the Ho Chi Minh City area.

Phanera saigonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera saigonensis?

Phanera saigonensis

What is the family of Phanera saigonensis?

Fabaceae

Where is Phanera saigonensis native to?

Vietnam

Species in the Phanera genus

Phanera vahlii, Phanera coccinea, Phanera pyrrhoclada, Phanera bassacensis, Phanera bracteata, Phanera ferruginea, Phanera glabrifolia, Phanera integrifolia, Phanera involucellata, Phanera nervosa, Phanera similis, Phanera macrostachya, Phanera sulphurea, Phanera khasiana, Phanera lyrata, Phanera meeboldii, Phanera ornata, Phanera pottingeri, Phanera semibifida, Phanera stipularis, Phanera audax, Phanera bidentata, Phanera crudiantha, Phanera cuprea, Phanera decumbens, Phanera elmeri, Phanera argentea, Phanera excelsa, Phanera finlaysoniana, Phanera fulva, Phanera glabristipes, Phanera gracillima, Phanera hendersonii, Phanera kockiana, Phanera lambiana, Phanera lingua, Phanera lucida, Phanera menispermacea, Phanera merrilliana, Phanera pachyphylla, Phanera pauciflora, Phanera posthumi, Phanera praesignis, Phanera pyrrhaneura, Phanera sylvani, Phanera williamsii, Phanera wrayi, Phanera ridleyi, Phanera yunnanensis, Phanera aherniana,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Barbara Ann Mackinder (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mackinder' in the authors string.
Ruth Clark (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Clark' in the authors string.