Zeylanidium maheshwarii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maheshwarii
ID:
431187
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.J.Mathew & V.K.Satheesh
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Aquatic Bot. 54: 74 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430519
Common Names
- Maheshwari's Zeylanidium
- Maheshwari's Zehnderia
- Maheshwari's Zeylanidium Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zeylanidium maheshwarii (also called Maheshwari's Zeylanidium, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Philippines. It grows up to 2 m in height and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are lanceolate in shape and its flowers are white and fragrant. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny or partially shaded habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zeylanidium maheshwarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zeylanidium maheshwarii is small, yellow and fragrant. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Zeylanidium maheshwarii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Zeylanidium maheshwarii
Zeylanidium maheshwarii is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in the wet zone of the country.
Zeylanidium maheshwarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zeylanidium maheshwarii?
Zeylanidium maheshwarii
What is the common name of Zeylanidium maheshwarii?
Maheshwari's False Cardamom
Where is Zeylanidium maheshwarii native to?
India
Species in the Zeylanidium genus
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,
References
C.J. Mathew: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Mathew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:990409-1: Based on the initial data import