Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 199. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425149
Common Names
- Porpax extinctoria
- Extinctoria Porpax
- Extinctoria Porcupine Flower
Uses & Benefits
Porpax extinctoria is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Porpax extinctoria is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Porpax extinctoria is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light soil mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Porpax extinctoria
Porpax extinctoria can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Porpax extinctoria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Porpax extinctoria?
Porpax extinctoria
What type of plant is Porpax extinctoria?
Porpax extinctoria is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Porpax extinctoria found?
Porpax extinctoria is native to Madagascar.
Species in the Porpax genus
Porpax borneensis,
Porpax elwesii,
Porpax fibuliformis,
Porpax gigantea,
Porpax grandiflora,
Porpax jerdoniana,
Porpax lanii,
Porpax meirax,
Porpax parishii,
Porpax reticulata,
Porpax scaposa,
Porpax ustulata,
Porpax seidenfadenii,
Porpax thaithongiae,
Porpax verrucosa,
Porpax williamsonii,
Porpax viridis,
Porpax pusilla,
Porpax spirodela,
Porpax sikkimensis,
Porpax repens,
Porpax peperomioides,
Porpax oligantha,
Porpax nyassana,
Porpax nana,
Porpax muscicola,
Porpax summerhayesiana,
Porpax moniliformis,
Porpax cupuligera,
Porpax conica,
Porpax compacta,
Porpax elaidium,
Porpax bulbophylloides,
Porpax exilis,
Porpax atrorubra,
Porpax articulata,
Porpax angustifolia,
Porpax albiflora,
Porpax christopheri,
Porpax macrantha,
Porpax leedalii,
Porpax lasiorhiza,
Porpax lacei,
Porpax dickasonii,
Porpax microchilos,
Porpax kalkhof-roseae,
Porpax heiligenthalii,
Porpax filiformis,
Porpax extinctoria,
Porpax karikouyensis,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,
References
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.