Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
nicobaricum
ID:
492189

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

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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.

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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 Marantaceae family

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