Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
704994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 183 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704327

Common Names

  • Gluta velutina
  • Velutina Gluta
  • Velutine Gluta

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Synonyms

  • Syndesmis coarctatus Griff. [unknown]
  • Gluta coarctata Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Gluta velutina (also called Velvet 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 velutina 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 velutina 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 velutina 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 velutina

Gluta velutina is native to India and can be found in the wild in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Gluta velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gluta velutina?

Gluta velutina

What is the common name of Gluta velutina?

Velvety Gluta

What is the natural habitat of Gluta velutina?

Gluta velutina 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