Phrynium giganteum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giganteum
ID:
491904
Status:
valid
Authors:
Scheff.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 1: 58 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491236
Common Names
- Giganteum
- Phrynium
- Banana
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- Cominsia gigantea K.Schum. [unknown]
- Cominsia guppyi Hemsl. [unknown]
- Phrynium guppyi K.Schum. & Lauterb. [unknown]
- Phrynium heliconioides K.Schum. & Lauterb. [unknown]
Description
Phrynium giganteum (also called Phrynium giganteum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with large, leathery leaves. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines, and it typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phrynium giganteum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and urinary disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phrynium giganteum are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phrynium giganteum can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil with good drainage and partial shade. It should be planted in a sheltered location to protect it from strong winds.
Where to Find Phrynium giganteum
Phrynium giganteum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Phrynium giganteum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phrynium giganteum?
Phrynium giganteum
What is the family of Phrynium giganteum?
Phrynium
What is the common name of Phrynium giganteum?
Giant Phrynium
Species in the Phrynium genus
Phrynium fasciculatum, Phrynium fissifolium, Phrynium giganteum, Phrynium gracile, Phrynium grandibracteatum, Phrynium hainanense, Phrynium hirtum, Phrynium houtteanum, Phrynium imbricatum, Phrynium kaniense, Phrynium macrocephalum, Phrynium maximum, Phrynium nicobaricum, Phrynium obscurum, Phrynium parvum, Phrynium pedunculatum, Phrynium pedunculiferum, Phrynium pubinerve, Phrynium schlechteri, Phrynium stenophyllum, Phrynium tonkinense, Phrynium tristachyum, Phrynium venustum, Phrynium villosulum, Phrynium aurantium, Phrynium interruptum, Phrynium laxum, Phrynium longispicum, Phrynium magnificum, Phrynium minor, Phrynium minutiflorum, Phrynium robinsonii, Phrynium rubrum, Phrynium sapiense, Phrynium simplex, Phrynium whitei, Phrynium bracteosum,
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,
References
Rudolph Scheffer (1844-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:797723-1: Based on the initial data import