Wrightia coccinea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
335186
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sims
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 53: t. 2696 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334518
Common Names
- Wrightia coccinea
- Scarlet Wrightia
- Scarlet Indian-laurel
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- Nerium coccineum Roxb. ex Hornem. [unknown]
- Nerium coccineum Roxb. [unknown]
Description
Wrightia coccinea (also called 'Crimson Wrightia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and it is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Wrightia coccinea 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
The flowers of Wrightia coccinea are bright red and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and smooth. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Wrightia coccinea 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 coccinea
Wrightia coccinea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South-East Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, and India.
Wrightia coccinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wrightia coccinea?
Wrightia coccinea
What is the growth habit of Wrightia coccinea?
It is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
What is the native range of Wrightia coccinea?
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-214896: Based on the initial data import
John Sims (1749-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sims' in the authors string.