Gluta tavoyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tavoyana
ID:
704989
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 22 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704322
Common Names
- Gluta tavoyana
- Tavoyan Gluta
- Tavoyana Gluta
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- Gluta elegans curtisii Burkill [unknown]
- Gluta elegans helferi Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Gluta tavoyana (also called Tavoy 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 tavoyana 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 tavoyana 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 tavoyana 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 tavoyana
Gluta tavoyana can be found in Myanmar.
Gluta tavoyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gluta tavoyana?
Gluta tavoyana
What is the common name of Gluta tavoyana?
Tavoyan Gluta
What is the natural habitat of Gluta tavoyana?
Gluta tavoyana 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-2827191: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.