Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asiatica
ID:
1328261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chantar.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Thai J. Bot. 6: 93 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340715



Common Names

  • Asian Payena
  • Payena
  • Payena Asiatica


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Description

Payena asiatica (also called Payena asiatica, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India. It has a rosette of leaves that are green and ovate with a serrated margin. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, growing in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Payena asiatica is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Payena asiatica has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Payena asiatica is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. They should be kept in a warm and humid environment with temperatures between 18-25°C. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Payena asiatica

Payena asiatica is native to India, Nepal, and Thailand and can be found in moist forests.

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

Pranom Chantaranothai (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chantar.' in the authors string.