Gluta compacta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
704962
Status:
valid
Authors:
Evrard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 99: 84 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704295
Common Names
- Compact Gluta
- Gluta compacta
- Compacta Gluta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gluta compacta (also called Compact Gluta, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Asia. It grows in open woodlands and along streams and rivers. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gluta compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful, bright yellow flower that attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gluta compacta has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gluta compacta can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Gluta compacta
Gluta compacta can be found in Southeast Asia, India, and China.
Gluta compacta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gluta compacta?
Gluta compacta
What is the common name of Gluta compacta?
Compact Gluta
What is the natural habitat of Gluta compacta?
Open forests, grasslands, and scrublands
Species in the Gluta genus
Gluta aptera, Gluta beccarii, Gluta cambodiana, Gluta capituliflora, Gluta celebica, Gluta compacta, Gluta curtisii, Gluta elegans, Gluta glabra, Gluta gracilis, Gluta laccifera, Gluta lanceolata, Gluta laxiflora, Gluta longipetiolata, Gluta macrocarpa, Gluta malayana, Gluta megalocarpa, Gluta oba, Gluta obovata, Gluta papuana, Gluta pubescens, Gluta renghas, Gluta rostrata, Gluta rugulosa, Gluta sabahana, Gluta speciosa, Gluta tavoyana, Gluta torquata, Gluta tourtour, Gluta travancorica, Gluta usitata, Gluta velutina, Gluta wallichii, Gluta wrayi,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2827167: Based on the initial data import
Francis Evrard (1885-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Evrard' in the authors string.