Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
kaniense
ID:
492030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes. & G.M.Schulze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 69: 266 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491362



Common Names

  • Kaniense Phrynium
  • Kani Phrynium
  • Kaniense Leaf


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Description

Phrynium kaniense (also called Kani Phrynium, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phrynium kaniense 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

Phrynium kaniense has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phrynium kaniense is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Phrynium kaniense

Phrynium kaniense is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Phrynium kaniense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phrynium kaniense?

Phrynium kaniense

What is the family of Phrynium kaniense?

Araceae

What is the common name of Phrynium kaniense?

Kani's Arum

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

Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
Georg Martin Schulze (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Schulze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:565217-1: Based on the initial data import