Wrightia angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
335174
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 193 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334506
Common Names
- Wrightia angustifolia
- Narrow-leaved Wrightia
- Narrow-leaved Indian-laurel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wrightia angustifolia (also called Wrightia, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to South America. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It has a small, round, green body with a single root and a single flower, and is often overlooked due to its small size.
Uses & Benefits
Wrightia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and bark. It is also used in traditional medicine, as its leaves and bark have medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wrightia angustifolia has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Wrightia angustifolia is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be cultivated in well-drained soil in a sunny location with a temperature range of 10-25°C and a pH of 6.5-7.5. It should be fertilized with a slow-release fertilizer every two months.
Where to Find Wrightia angustifolia
Wrightia angustifolia is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Wrightia angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wrightia angustifolia?
Wrightia angustifolia
What is the growth habit of Wrightia angustifolia?
It is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
What is the native range of Wrightia angustifolia?
It is native to India.
Species in the Wrightia genus
Wrightia angustifolia, Wrightia annamensis, Wrightia antidysenterica, Wrightia arborea, Wrightia candollei, Wrightia coccinea, Wrightia collettii, Wrightia demartiniana, Wrightia dolichocarpa, Wrightia dubia, Wrightia flavidorosea, Wrightia flavo-rosea, Wrightia hanleyi, Wrightia indica, Wrightia kwangtungensis, Wrightia laevis, Wrightia lanceolata, Wrightia lecomtei, Wrightia natalensis, Wrightia puberula, Wrightia pubescens, Wrightia religiosa, Wrightia saligna, Wrightia sikkimensis, Wrightia tinctoria, Wrightia viridiflora, Wrightia sirikitiae, Wrightia novobritannica, Wrightia palawanensis, Wrightia siamensis, Wrightia karaketii, Wrightia tokiae, Wrightia poomae, Wrightia religiosa, Wrightia calcicola,
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-214885: Based on the initial data import
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.