Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Prelim. Rep. Forest Pegu , App. A: xli (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704297
Common Names
- Elegant Gluta
- Gluta elegans
- Elegans Gluta
Synonyms
- Syndesmis elegans Wall. [unknown]
Description
Gluta elegans (also called Elephant Apple, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist soils, and is often found near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Gluta elegans 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 elegans 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gluta elegans 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 elegans
Gluta elegans can be found in Southeast Asia, India, and China.
Gluta elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gluta elegans?
Gluta elegans
What is the common name of Gluta elegans?
Elegant Gluta
What is the natural habitat of Gluta elegans?
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,