Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ceylanica
ID:
268452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Livera

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Peradeniya) 10: 140 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267784

Common Names

  • Petchia Ceylanica
  • Ceylanica Star
  • Ceylanica Sea Star

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Synonyms

  • Pulassarium ceylanicum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alyxia ceylanica Wight [unknown]
  • Alyxia zeylanica Walp. [unknown]
  • Gynopogon ceylanicus (Wight) K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Petchia ceylanica (also called Ceylon Petchia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Petchia ceylanica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petchia ceylanica has yellow flowers with white centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petchia ceylanica is a perennial herb that is native to Sri Lanka. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Petchia ceylanica

Petchia ceylanica can be found in Mexico.

Petchia ceylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petchia ceylanica?

Petchia ceylanica

What are the uses of Petchia ceylanica?

Petchia ceylanica is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value.

What is the growth habit of Petchia ceylanica?

Petchia ceylanica is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-150789: Based on the initial data import
E.J. Livera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Livera' in the authors string.