Wrightia flavidorosea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavidorosea
ID:
335195
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trimen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Syst. Cat. Fl. Pl. Ceylon : 54 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334527
Common Names
- Wrightia flavo-rosea
- Flavo-Rosea Wrightia
- Indian Oleander
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Wrightia flavo-rosea (also called 'Yellow-Pink 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 flavidorosea is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as a food source, and as a source of fiber for weaving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Wrightia flavidorosea are yellow and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and smooth. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Wrightia flavidorosea is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune regularly to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Wrightia flavidorosea
Wrightia flavo-rosea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South-East Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, and India.
Wrightia flavidorosea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wrightia flavo-rosea?
Wrightia flavo-rosea
What is the growth habit of Wrightia flavo-rosea?
It is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
What is the native range of Wrightia flavo-rosea?
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
Henry Trimen (1843-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trimen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:82849-1: Based on the initial data import