Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
heteropetala
ID:
1066512

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Ghesq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Rev. Zool. Bot. Africaines 32: 142 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065850

Common Names

  • Polyalthia heteropetala
  • Heteropetala Polyalthia
  • Heteropetala's Polyalthia

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Description

Polyalthia heteropetala (also called Heteropetalous Polyalthia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. It has a single trunk and a spreading, round canopy. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong in shape. It produces small, white flowers that are fragrant. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polyalthia heteropetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Polyalthia heteropetala are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyalthia heteropetala is a small evergreen tree native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Polyalthia heteropetala

Polyalthia heteropetala is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

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,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Jean Hector Paul Auguste Ghesquière (1888-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghesq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74595-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.