Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
polystachya
ID:
540574

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) R.Parker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 57: 486 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539906



Common Names

  • Aphanamixis polystachya
  • Polystachya Aphanamixis
  • Polystachya Mixis


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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpodendron cumingianum (C.DC.) Mabb. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpodendron polystachyum (Wall) Mabb. [unknown]
  • Sphaerosacme polystachya Wall. [unknown]
  • Aglaia aphanamixis Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia beddomei (Kosterm.) S.S.Jain & R.C.Gaur [unknown]
  • Aglaia cochinchinensis Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia janowskyi Harms [unknown]
  • Aglaia polystachya Wall. [unknown]
  • Alliaria cuneata (Hiern) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Amoora amboinensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Amoora aphanamixis Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Amoora beddomei Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Amoora cumingiana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Amoora elmeri Merr. [unknown]
  • Amoora grandifolia Walp. [unknown]
  • Amoora janowskyi (Harms) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Amoora macrophylla Nimmo [unknown]
  • Amoora megalophylla C.DC. [unknown]
  • Amoora myrmecophila Warb. [unknown]
  • Amoora perrottetiana Steud. [unknown]
  • Amoora polillensis C.B.Rob. [unknown]
  • Amoora polystachya (Wall.) Steud. [unknown]
  • Amoora sogerensis Baker f. [unknown]
  • Amoora timorensis Wight & Arn. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Andersonia rohituka Roxb. [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis agusanensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis amboinensis (Miq.) Harms [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis apoensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis blumei Span. [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis cochinchinensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis coriacea Merr. [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis cumingiana (C.DC.) Harms [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis davaoensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis elmeri Merr. [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis grandifolia Blume [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis lauterbachii Harms [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis macrocalyx Harms [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis myrmecophila (Warb.) Harms [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis obliquifolia Elmer [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis perrottetiana A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis pinatubensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis polillensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis rohituka Pierre [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis schlechteri Harms [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis sinensis F.C.How & T.C.Chen [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis timorensis A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis tripetala Merr. [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis velutina Elmer [unknown]
  • Cabralea richardiana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Canarium vrieseo-teysmannii H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Chuniodendron spicatum Hu [unknown]
  • Chuniodendron yunnanense Hu [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum cuneatum Hiern [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum spiciflorum Zipp. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Epicharis cuneata (Hiern) Harms [unknown]
  • Trichilia tripetala Blanco [unknown]

Description

Aphanamixis polystachya (also called Many-spiked aphanamixis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is found in dry habitats such as deserts and rocky hillsides. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aphanamixis polystachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aphanamixis polystachya is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single seed. The seed is small and round, with a thin seed coat. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single leaf at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphanamixis polystachya can be propagated by division of the rhizomes, or by seed sown in spring. It prefers a moist soil in full sun or part shade.

Where to Find Aphanamixis polystachya

Aphanamixis polystachya can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Aphanamixis polystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphanamixis polystachya?

Aphanamixis polystachya

What type of plant is Aphanamixis polystachya?

A shrub

Where is Aphanamixis polystachya native to?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2643324: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Richard Neville Parker (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Parker' in the authors string.