Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
spirodela
ID:
1412651

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425116



Common Names

  • Spirodela Porpax
  • Spirodela Por-Apple
  • Spirodela Por-Apple Tree


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porpax spirodela has a white flower with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are pale green and have long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porpax spirodela 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 spirodela

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

Porpax spirodela FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porpax spirodela?

Porpax spirodela

What are the characteristics of Porpax spirodela?

Porpax spirodela 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 spirodela grow?

Porpax spirodela 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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' 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.