Podonephelium balansae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
472105
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 79: 337 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471437
Common Names
- Podonephelium balansae
- Balansae Podonephelium
- Balansae's Podonephelium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Podonephelium balansae (also called Balansa's Podonephelium, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It has a single trunk and a broad, rounded crown. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, with a pointed tip and serrated edges. It is found in open woodlands, forest edges, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Podonephelium balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Podonephelium balansae is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Podonephelium balansae is a fast-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 15 feet. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings taken from mature plants. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Podonephelium balansae
Podonephelium balansae can be found in Central and South America.
Podonephelium balansae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podonephelium balansae?
Podonephelium balansae
Where is Podonephelium balansae found?
Podonephelium balansae is found in the Himalayas, China, and Taiwan.
What are the uses of Podonephelium balansae?
Podonephelium balansae is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Species in the Podonephelium genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:784466-1: Based on the initial data import