Status:
valid
Authors:
Didr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1854: 183 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491521
Common Names
- Nicobaricum Phrynium
- Nicobaricum Wild Betel
- Nicobaricum Betel
Synonyms
- Phacelophrynium nicobaricum K.Schum. [unknown]
- Phrynium paniculatum N.P.Balakr. [unknown]
Description
Phrynium nicobaricum (also called Nicobar Phrynium, among many other common names) is a herb that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It has white flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phrynium nicobaricum is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phrynium maximum is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small, oval and brown. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phrynium nicobaricum is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. For division, the plant should be divided into two or more parts, each with a few roots. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist. The plants should be grown in partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Phrynium nicobaricum
Phrynium nicobaricum is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Phrynium nicobaricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phrynium nicobaricum?
Phrynium nicobaricum
What are the common names of Phrynium nicobaricum?
Nicobar Arrowroot, Nicobar Arrowroot Plant, and Nicobar Arrowroot Vine
What is the natural habitat of Phrynium nicobaricum?
It is native to the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean
Species in the Phrynium genus
Phrynium fasciculatum,
Phrynium fissifolium,
Phrynium giganteum,
Phrynium gracile,
Phrynium grandibracteatum,
Phrynium hainanense,
Phrynium hirtum,
Phrynium houtteanum,
Phrynium imbricatum,
Phrynium kaniense,
Phrynium macrocephalum,
Phrynium maximum,
Phrynium nicobaricum,
Phrynium obscurum,
Phrynium parvum,
Phrynium pedunculatum,
Phrynium pedunculiferum,
Phrynium pubinerve,
Phrynium schlechteri,
Phrynium stenophyllum,
Phrynium tonkinense,
Phrynium tristachyum,
Phrynium venustum,
Phrynium villosulum,
Phrynium aurantium,
Phrynium interruptum,
Phrynium laxum,
Phrynium longispicum,
Phrynium magnificum,
Phrynium minor,
Phrynium minutiflorum,
Phrynium robinsonii,
Phrynium rubrum,
Phrynium sapiense,
Phrynium simplex,
Phrynium whitei,
Phrynium bracteosum,
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha,
Calathea anderssonii,
Calathea annae,
Calathea anulque,
Calathea argyrophylla,
Calathea arrabidae,
Calathea asplundii,
Calathea bachemiana,
Calathea brenesii,
Calathea caesariata,
Calathea cannoides,
Calathea casupito,
Calathea chimboracensis,
Calathea congesta,
Calathea crotalifera,
Calathea dicephala,
Calathea eburnea,
Calathea erythrolepis,
Calathea fatimae,
Calathea glaziovii,
Calathea grandifolia,
Calathea grazielae,
Calathea guzmanioides,
Calathea hagbergii,
Calathea harlingii,
Calathea inocephala,
Calathea ischnosiphonoides,
Calathea koernickeana,
Calathea lancifolia,
Calathea lanicaulis,
Calathea lasiostachya,
Calathea lateralis,
Calathea latrinotecta,
Calathea littoralis,
Calathea lutea,
Calathea majestica,
Calathea makoyana,
Calathea marantina,
Calathea mediopicta,
Calathea metallica,
Calathea micans,
Calathea nitens,
Calathea orbifolia,
Calathea ornata,
Calathea panamensis,
Calathea pavonina,
Calathea platystachya,
Calathea pluriplicata,
Calathea plurispicata,
Calathea propinqua,