Sambucus wightiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex Wight & Arn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. [Wight & Arnott] 1: 388. 1834 [10 Oct 1834]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221626
Common Names
- Sambucus Wightiana
- Indian Elderberry
- Indian Elder
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sambucus wightiana (also called Indian elder, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It grows to a height of 3-4 meters and has large, pinnate leaves with serrated edges. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a small, black berry.
Uses & Benefits
Sambucus wightiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sambucus wightiana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sambucus wightiana is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Sambucus wightiana should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Sambucus wightiana
Sambucus wightiana is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Sambucus wightiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sambucus wightiana?
Sambucus wightiana
What is the common name of Sambucus wightiana?
Wight's Sambucus
What is the natural habitat of Sambucus wightiana?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Sambucus genus
Sambucus sibirica, Sambucus nigra, Sambucus mexicana, Sambucus lanceolata, Sambucus kamtschatica, Sambucus pendula, Sambucus racemosa, Sambucus palmensis, Sambucus canadensis, Sambucus africana, Sambucus gaudichaudiana, Sambucus ebulus, Sambucus strumpfii, Sambucus tigranii, Sambucus sieboldiana, Sambucus wightiana, Sambucus australasica, Sambucus javanica, Sambucus cerulea, Sambucus peruviana, Sambucus williamsii, Sambucus australis, Sambucus adnata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50009472: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.