Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
335227

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
On the Asclepiadeae 1810 = Memoirs of the Wernerian Natural History Society, Edinburgh 1 (1811) 75

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334559

Common Names

  • Wrightia pubescens
  • Pubescent Wrightia
  • Indian Oleander

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Synonyms

  • Nerium macrocarpum Span. [unknown]
  • Wrightia multiflora Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]

Description

Wrightia pubescens (also called Indian oleander, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree or shrub native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry, open forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Wrightia pubescens is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as a food source, and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Wrightia pubescens sub. laniti (Blanco) Ngan
Wrightia pubescens sub. penicillata (F.M.Bailey) Ngan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Wrightia pubescens 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 pubescens 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 pubescens

Wrightia pubescens is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Wrightia pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wrightia pubescens?

Wrightia pubescens

What is the family of Wrightia pubescens?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Wrightia pubescens?

Hairy 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-214935: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.