Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 153 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527354
Common Names
- Lute Ironwood
- Lute Ash
- Lute Oak
Description
Alphonsea lutea (also called Yellow Alphonsea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alphonsea lutea is used as an ornamental plant, due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Alphonsea lutea var. lutea
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Alphonsea lutea are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alphonsea lutea is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting of a stem with at least two leaves and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Once the cutting has rooted, transplant it into a larger pot with well-draining soil.
Where to Find Alphonsea lutea
Alphonsea lutea is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Alphonsea lutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alphonsea lutea?
Alphonsea lutea
What is the common name of Alphonsea lutea?
Yellow Alphonsea
Where is Alphonsea lutea native to?
India
Species in the Alphonsea genus
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,