Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
1412656

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mansf.) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 200. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425121



Common Names

  • Oligantha Porpax
  • Oligantha Por-Apple
  • Oligantha Por-Apple Tree


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Description

Porpax oligantha (also called Porpax oligantha, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant with a creeping habit. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Porpax oligantha has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin disorders, such as eczema and psoriasis. Non-medicinal uses of Porpax oligantha include as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for furniture and other woodworking projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Porpax oligantha is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porpax oligantha is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Porpax oligantha

Porpax oligantha is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Porpax oligantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porpax oligantha?

Porpax oligantha

What are the characteristics of Porpax oligantha?

Porpax oligantha is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and linear-lanceolate leaves. It has small white flowers and a globose base.

Where does Porpax oligantha grow?

Porpax oligantha is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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

Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Pedersen' in the authors string.
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.