Gluta speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
704988
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Ding Hou
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 21 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704321
Common Names
- Gluta Speciosa
- Speciosa Gluta
- Gluta Tree
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- Melanorrhoea speciosa Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Gluta speciosa (also called Showy Gluta, 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 speciosa 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 speciosa has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, thin stem.
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Gluta speciosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Gluta speciosa
Gluta speciosa can be found in Southeast Asia, India, and China.
Gluta speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gluta speciosa?
Gluta speciosa
What is the common name of Gluta speciosa?
Showy Gluta
What is the natural habitat of Gluta speciosa?
Gluta speciosa is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines
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-2827190: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.