Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sikkimensis
ID:
335242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 447 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334574

Common Names

  • Wrightia sikkimensis
  • Sikkim Wrightia
  • Indian Oleander

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Synonyms

  • Wrightia hainanensis chingii Tsiang [unknown]
  • Wrightia schlechteri H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Wrightia stellata Pit. [unknown]

Description

Wrightia sikkimensis (also called Sikkim Wrightia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to India, Bhutan, and Nepal. It grows up to 5 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 sikkimensis 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 sikkimensis 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 sikkimensis 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 sikkimensis

Wrightia sikkimensis is native to India and Bhutan. It can be found in the states of Sikkim and West Bengal.

Wrightia sikkimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wrightia sikkimensis?

Wrightia sikkimensis

What is the family of Wrightia sikkimensis?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Wrightia sikkimensis?

Sikkim 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