Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Fl. Malay Penins. 1: 57 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393722
Common Names
- Polyalthia chrysotricha
- Golden-haired Ashoka Tree
- Golden-haired-flowered Ashoka Tree
Description
Polyalthia chrysotricha (also called Golden-haired Polyalthia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Polyalthia chrysotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, fragrant flowers. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polyalthia chrysotricha is a small evergreen tree native to the Philippines. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in most soils. It prefers partial shade and regular watering. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Polyalthia chrysotricha
Polyalthia chrysotricha can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Polyalthia chrysotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyalthia chrysotricha?
Polyalthia chrysotricha
What are the common names of Polyalthia chrysotricha?
Golden-haired mountain apple
What is the natural habitat of Polyalthia chrysotricha?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Polyalthia genus
Polyalthia gracilipes,
Polyalthia dumosa,
Polyalthia dictyoneura,
Polyalthia debilis,
Polyalthia elliptica,
Polyalthia corticosa,
Polyalthia elegans,
Polyalthia flagellaris,
Polyalthia evecta,
Polyalthia endertii,
Polyalthia bracteosa,
Polyalthia borneensis,
Polyalthia barenensis,
Polyalthia brunneifolia,
Polyalthia angustissima,
Polyalthia clemensiorum,
Polyalthia cinnamomea,
Polyalthia chrysotricha,
Polyalthia celebica,
Polyalthia cauliflora,
Polyalthia castanea,
Polyalthia bullata,
Polyalthia venosa,
Polyalthia hirtifolia,
Polyalthia insignis,
Polyalthia igniflora,
Polyalthia lateritia,
Polyalthia kanchanaburiana,
Polyalthia subcordata,
Polyalthia stenopetala,
Polyalthia socia,
Polyalthia sessiliflora,
Polyalthia spathulata,
Polyalthia tipuliflora,
Polyalthia parviflora,
Polyalthia oblonga,
Polyalthia obliqua,
Polyalthia rufescens,
Polyalthia praeflorens,
Polyalthia polyphlebia,
Polyalthia persicifolia,
Polyalthia pumila,
Polyalthia mindorensis,
Polyalthia motleyana,
Polyalthia moonii,
Polyalthia montis-silam,
Polyalthia minutiflora,
Polyalthia minima,
Polyalthia miniata,
Polyalthia microtus,
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,