Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
polyphlebia
ID:
395047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 81 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394379

Common Names

  • Polyalthia Polyphlebia
  • False Ashoka Tree
  • Indian Ashoka Tree

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Description

Polyalthia polyphlebia (also called Indian mast tree, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to India. It has a single trunk that grows up to 30 meters tall, with alternate, pinnate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Polyalthia polyphlebia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyalthia polyphlebia has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two sets of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyalthia polyphlebia is a slow-growing evergreen tree, native to India. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or air layering. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment, and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a warm, moist environment. Air layering should be done in spring or summer, and the rooted cuttings should be potted up in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Polyalthia polyphlebia

Polyalthia polyphlebia is found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Polyalthia polyphlebia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyalthia polyphlebia?

Polyalthia polyphlebia

What is the family of Polyalthia polyphlebia?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Polyalthia polyphlebia?

Polyphlebia

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74698-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.