Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
obscura
ID:
1091592

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Sert. Pl. Madagasc. : 20 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001090930



Common Names

  • Obscura Paropsia
  • Obscura Passionflower
  • Paropsia obscura


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Description

Paropsia obscura (also called Obscure Paropsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Madagascar. It is a shrub with white flowers and yellow-green fruits. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Paropsia obscura is used in traditional medicine for its sedative, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as a natural remedy for anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paropsia obscura is a white or pinkish-white color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, round, green seedling.

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Where to Find Paropsia obscura

Paropsia obscura can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Madagascar.

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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