Wrightia saligna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saligna
ID:
335240
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 4: 316 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334572
Common Names
- Wrightia saligna
- Willow-Leaf Wrightia
- Indian Oleander
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- Balfouria saligna R.Br. [unknown]
Description
Wrightia saligna (also called White-wood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows up to 10 meters in height and has a spreading crown. Its bark is grayish-brown and its leaves are glossy green. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Wrightia saligna 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 saligna are white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and smooth. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wrightia saligna 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 saligna
Wrightia saligna is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Wrightia saligna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wrightia saligna?
Wrightia saligna
What is the family of Wrightia saligna?
Apocynaceae
What is the common name of Wrightia saligna?
Willow-leaved Wrightia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214947: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.