Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
religiosa
ID:
335235

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Teijsm. & Binn.) Benth. ex Kurz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. Burma 1: 194 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334567

Common Names

  • Wrightia religiosa
  • Religious Wrightia
  • Indian Oleander

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Synonyms

  • Echites religiosus Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]

Description

Wrightia religiosa (also called Sacred wrightia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree or shrub native to India, Bangladesh, 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 religiosa 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 religiosa 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 religiosa 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 religiosa

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

Wrightia religiosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wrightia religiosa?

Wrightia religiosa

What is the family of Wrightia religiosa?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Wrightia religiosa?

Sacred 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
Johannes Elias Teijsmann (1808-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teijsm.' in the authors string.
Simon Binnendijk (1821-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:82877-1: Based on the initial data import