Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
edulis
ID:
335040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel 3: 77 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334372

Common Names

  • Willughbeia edulis
  • Edible Willughbeia
  • Edulis Willughbeia

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Synonyms

  • Pacouria roxburghii Kostel. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia cochinchinensis Pierre ex Pit. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia curtisiana K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia dulcis Ridl. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia gudara Steud. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia kontumensis Lý [unknown]
  • Willughbeia martabanica Wall. [unknown]
  • Ambelania edulis (Roxb.) J.Presl [unknown]
  • Ancylocladus cochinchinensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Ancylocladus curtisianus Pierre [unknown]
  • Ancylocladus edulis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Willughbeia edulis (also called Edible 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 6 meters.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Willughbeia edulis 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 edulis 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 edulis

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

Willughbeia edulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Willughbeia edulis?

Willughbeia edulis

What is the family of Willughbeia edulis?

Apocynaceae

Where is Willughbeia edulis 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,

References