Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 5: 1730 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394414
Common Names
- Polyalthia Minutiflora
- False Ashoka Tree
- Indian Ashoka Tree
Description
Polyalthia minutiflora (also called Minute-flowered polyalthia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan. It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Polyalthia minutiflora is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polyalthia minutiflora is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Polyalthia minutiflora are small, dark green plants with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polyalthia minutiflora is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 50 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be shaded from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Polyalthia minutiflora
Polyalthia minutiflora can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Polyalthia minutiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyalthia minutiflora?
Polyalthia minutiflora
What is the common name of Polyalthia minutiflora?
Small-flowered Polyalthia
What is the natural habitat of Polyalthia minutiflora?
Polyalthia minutiflora is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India and Sri Lanka.
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,