Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
704996

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Ding Hou

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 21 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704329

Common Names

  • Gluta wallichii
  • Wallichii Gluta
  • Wallichie Gluta

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Synonyms

  • Melanorrhoea wallichii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Swintonia obtusifolia Engl. [unknown]
  • Swintonia elmeri Merr. [unknown]

Description

Gluta wallichii (also called Wallich's 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 wallichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gluta wallichii sub. lafrankiei P.S.Ashton

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gluta wallichii 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 wallichii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Gluta wallichii

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

Gluta wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gluta wallichii?

Gluta wallichii

What is the common name of Gluta wallichii?

Wallich's Gluta

What is the natural habitat of Gluta wallichii?

Gluta wallichii 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2827198: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.