Gluta travancorica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
travancorica
ID:
704992
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bedd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Fl. Sylv. S. India : t. 60 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704325
Common Names
- Gluta travancorica
- Travancorica Gluta
- Travancoric Gluta
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Gluta travancorica (also called Travancore 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 travancorica 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 travancorica 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 travancorica 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 travancorica
Gluta travancorica is native to India and can be found in the wild in the Western Ghats mountain range.
Gluta travancorica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gluta travancorica?
Gluta travancorica
What is the common name of Gluta travancorica?
Travancore Gluta
What is the natural habitat of Gluta travancorica?
Gluta travancorica 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-2827194: Based on the initial data import
Richard Henry Beddome (1830-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedd.' in the authors string.