Wrightia kwangtungensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kwangtungensis
ID:
335205
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tsiang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 6: 118 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334537
Common Names
- Wrightia kwangtungensis
- Kwangtung Wrightia
- Indian Oleander
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Wrightia kwangtungensis (also called 'Kwangtung Wrightia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to China, and it is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Wrightia kwangtungensis 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 kwangtungensis are white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and smooth. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wrightia kwangtungensis is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It has a dense, rounded crown and a grey-brown bark. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 10 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are white, with five petals, and are borne in clusters at the ends of branches. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Wrightia kwangtungensis
Wrightia kwangtungensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South-East Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, and India.
Wrightia kwangtungensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wrightia kwangtungensis?
Wrightia kwangtungensis
What is the family of Wrightia kwangtungensis?
Apocynaceae
What is the common name of Wrightia kwangtungensis?
Kwangtung Wrightia
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
Ying Tsiang (1898-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsiang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:82856-1: Based on the initial data import