Status:
valid
Authors:
Dyer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 625 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334413
Common Names
- Willughbeia Tenuiflora
- Tenuiflora Willughbeia
- Willughbeia
Synonyms
- Ancylocladus tenuiflorus Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Willughbeia tenuiflora (also called 'Willughbeia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and it is found in tropical rainforest and deciduous forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Willughbeia tenuiflora is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Willughbeia tenuiflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Willughbeia tenuiflora is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Willughbeia tenuiflora
Willughbeia tenuiflora can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Willughbeia tenuiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Willughbeia tenuiflora?
Willughbeia tenuiflora
What is the common name of Willughbeia tenuiflora?
Slender-flowered Willughbeia
What is the natural habitat of Willughbeia tenuiflora?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Willughbeia genus
Willughbeia angustifolia,
Willughbeia anomala,
Willughbeia beccariana,
Willughbeia cirrhifera,
Willughbeia coriacea,
Willughbeia edulis,
Willughbeia flavescens,
Willughbeia gigantea,
Willughbeia grandiflora,
Willughbeia javanica,
Willughbeia lanceolata,
Willughbeia lunduensis,
Willughbeia oblonga,
Willughbeia ovatifolia,
Willughbeia sarawacensis,
Willughbeia tenuiflora,
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,