Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
335207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 654 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334539

Common Names

  • Wrightia laevis
  • Smooth Wrightia
  • Indian Oleander

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Synonyms

  • Wrightia balansae Pit. [unknown]
  • Wrightia hainanensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Wrightia laevis millgar (Bailey) Ngan [unknown]
  • Wrightia laevis novoguineensis Ngan [unknown]
  • Wrightia macrocarpa Pit. [unknown]
  • Wrightia millgar F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Wrightia sorsogonensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Wrightia hainanensis variabilis Tsiang [unknown]
  • Wrightia tinctoria laevis (Hook.f.) Pichon [unknown]

Description

Wrightia laevis (also called 'Smooth 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 laevis 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 laevis are white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and smooth. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wrightia laevis 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 laevis

Wrightia laevis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South-East Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, and India.

Wrightia laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wrightia laevis?

Wrightia laevis

What is the family of Wrightia laevis?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Wrightia laevis?

Smooth Wrightia

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