Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
porcata
ID:
525633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Breteler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 60: 405 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524965

Common Names

  • Albertisia
  • Porcata
  • Pigmented Albertisia

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Description

Albertisia porcata (also called Porcata Albertisia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea. Its habitats include tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Albertisia porcata is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albertisia porcata has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albertisia porcata is a fast-growing, deciduous, twining vine that can reach up to 30 feet in length. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a cold frame. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Albertisia porcata

Albertisia porcata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Albertisia porcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albertisia porcata?

Albertisia porcata

What is the common name of Albertisia porcata?

Porcata

What type of plant is Albertisia porcata?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References