Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
tourtour
ID:
704991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marchand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Rév. Anacardiac. : 187 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704324

Common Names

  • Gluta tourtour
  • Tourtour Gluta
  • Tourtoure Gluta

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Synonyms

  • Gluta benghas tourtour (Marchand) Engl. [unknown]

Description

Gluta tourtour (also called Tourtour 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 tourtour is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gluta tourtour 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gluta tourtour is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted immediately in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gluta tourtour

Gluta tourtour can be found in Southeast Asia, India, and China.

Gluta tourtour FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gluta tourtour?

Gluta tourtour

What is the common name of Gluta tourtour?

Tourtour Gluta

What is the natural habitat of Gluta tourtour?

Gluta tourtour is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines

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