Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Lo
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(2): 35 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135247
Common Names
- Pavieasia kwangsiensis
- Kwangsi Pavieasia
- Kwangsi Chinese Pavieasia
Description
Pavieasia kwangsiensis (also called Kwangsi Pavieasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to China. 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
Pavieasia kwangsiensis 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 Pavieasia kwangsiensis 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
Pavieasia kwangsiensis 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 Pavieasia kwangsiensis
Pavieasia kwangsiensis is native to the rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Pavieasia genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family