Wrightia siamensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
837831
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Middleton
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 35: 80 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837166
Common Names
- Wrightia Siamensis
- Siamensis Siamese Wrightia
- Siamensis Siamese
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Wrightia siamensis (also called 'Siamese Wrightia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Wrightia siamensis is used as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds, and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wrightia siamensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Wrightia siamensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.
Where to Find Wrightia siamensis
Wrightia siamensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Wrightia siamensis FAQ
What is the common name of Wrightia siamensis?
Siamensis
What is the natural habitat of Wrightia siamensis?
Dry woodlands and thickets
What is the scientific name of Wrightia siamensis?
Wrightia siamensis
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-374489: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.