Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Middleton
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 10: 172 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806746
Common Names
- Wrightia palawanensis
- Palawan Wrightia
- Palawan Oleander
Description
Wrightia palawanensis (also called Palawan Wrightia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species found in the Philippines. It has long, narrow leaves and a cylindrical stem. It is found in moist to wet soils in meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Wrightia palawanensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wrightia palawanensis has a white, star-shaped flower with yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, thin, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wrightia palawanensis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Wrightia palawanensis
Wrightia palawanensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.
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,