Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
tro
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans 9: 198 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063734
Common Names
- Pterygocalyx Volubilis
- Twining Pterygocalyx
- Voluble Pterygocalyx
Description
Pterygocalyx volubilis (also called 'Climbing nut', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a climbing shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in forests and secondary habitats. It is found in Luzon, Mindoro, Negros, and Panay.
Uses & Benefits
Pterygocalyx volubilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterygocalyx volubilis has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Pterygocalyx volubilis
Pterygocalyx volubilis is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the eastern parts of the Indian subcontinent.
Species in the Pterygocalyx genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,