Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
coriacea
ID:
335036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 45 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334368

Common Names

  • Willughbeia coriacea
  • Leathery Willughbeia
  • Coriacea Willughbeia

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Synonyms

  • Tabernaemontana macrocarpa Korth. ex Blume [unknown]
  • Willughbeia burbidgei [Dyer,] [unknown]
  • Willughbeia firma Blume [unknown]
  • Willughbeia firma macrophylla Boerl. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia firma oblongifolia Blume [unknown]
  • Willughbeia firma obtusifolia Boerl. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia firma platyphylla Boerl. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia minutiflora K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia nodosa K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia vrieseana K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Ancylocladus coriaceus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ancylocladus firmus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ancylocladus minutiflorus Pierre [unknown]
  • Ancylocladus nodosus Pierre [unknown]
  • Ancylocladus vriesianus Pierre [unknown]

Description

Willughbeia coriacea (also called Leathery Willughbeia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in lowland rainforests. It is a small palm, with a slender trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It can reach a height of up to 8 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Willughbeia coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Willughbeia coriacea has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Willughbeia coriacea is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Willughbeia coriacea

Willughbeia coriacea can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Willughbeia coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Willughbeia coriacea?

Willughbeia coriacea

What is the family of Willughbeia coriacea?

Apocynaceae

Where is Willughbeia coriacea native to?

Philippines

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,

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