Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
puberula
ID:
335225

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thwaites) Ngan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 52: 145 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334557

Common Names

  • Wrightia puberula
  • Puberula Wrightia
  • Indian Oleander

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Synonyms

  • Wrightia rothii puberula Thwaites [unknown]

Description

Wrightia puberula (also called Indian oleander, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and a single trunk, with a smooth, grey bark. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are white, with a yellow center. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in areas with full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Wrightia puberula 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 puberula 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 puberula 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 puberula

Wrightia puberula is native to India. It can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Wrightia puberula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wrightia puberula?

Wrightia puberula

What is the family of Wrightia puberula?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Wrightia puberula?

Downy 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214933: Based on the initial data import
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
Phung Trung Ngan (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ngan' in the authors string.