Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 4: 275 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135246
Common Names
- Paranephelium hystrix
- Hystrix Paranephelium
- Spiny Paranephelium
Description
Paranephelium hystrix (also called Hystrix Paranephelium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is a small deciduous tree that grows up to 8 m tall and has a spreading crown. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in dry and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Paranephelium hystrix is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and skin diseases. The leaves are used as an astringent and the fruits are used to treat diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Paranephelium hystrix are small, yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paranephelium hystrix is a tropical tree that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Paranephelium hystrix
Paranephelium hystrix is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Paranephelium genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family