Siphanthera villosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
162632
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(3): 192 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161961
Common Names
- Villous Siphanthera
- Siphanthera villosa
- Villous Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Siphanthera villosa (also called Hairy Siphanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Siphanthera villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Siphanthera villosa has small, light green fronds that are arranged in a fan shape. The flower is a small, whitish-green spike, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, light green fronds.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Siphanthera villosa is a tropical evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Siphanthera villosa
Siphanthera villosa is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Siphanthera villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siphanthera villosa?
Siphanthera villosa
What type of plant is Siphanthera villosa?
Siphanthera villosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Siphanthera villosa found?
Siphanthera villosa is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Siphanthera genus
Siphanthera ramosissima, Siphanthera vaupesana, Siphanthera villosa, Siphanthera todziae, Siphanthera wurdackii, Siphanthera miqueliana, Siphanthera gracillima, Siphanthera cordifolia, Siphanthera hostmannii, Siphanthera arenaria, Siphanthera robusta, Siphanthera duidae, Siphanthera cowanii, Siphanthera fasciculata, Siphanthera subtilis, Siphanthera foliosa, Siphanthera cordata, Siphanthera dawsonii, Siphanthera paludosa, Siphanthera capillaris, Siphanthera glazioviana, Siphanthera microphylla, Siphanthera pratensis,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:575689-1: Based on the initial data import