Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
prainiana
ID:
765477

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Deb) Bennet & Raizada

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 4: 67 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764810



Common Names

  • Prain's Black-grass Orchid
  • Prain's Golden-thread Orchid
  • Prain's Orchis Orchioides


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Description

Curculigo prainiana (also called Prain's Curculigo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has long, thin, arching leaves that are green in color with a reddish-purple tinge. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Curculigo prainiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Curculigo prainiana has small, yellow flowers with 6 petals and a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curculigo prainiana is a tropical evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Curculigo prainiana

Curculigo prainiana is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Curculigo prainiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curculigo prainiana?

Curculigo prainiana

What is the natural habitat of Curculigo prainiana?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What are the medicinal uses of Curculigo prainiana?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Species in the Hypoxidaceae family

Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis, Empodium elongatum, Empodium flexile, Empodium gloriosum, Empodium monophyllum, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium plicatum, Empodium veratrifolium, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium veratrifolium, Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa,

References

Mukat Behari Raizada (1907-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raizada' in the authors string.
Debendra Bijoy Deb (1924-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deb' in the authors string.
Sigamony Stephen Richard Bennet (1940-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bennet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908593-1: Based on the initial data import