Wrightia viridiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
335255
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kerr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 90 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334587
Common Names
- Wrightia viridiflora
- Green-Flowered Wrightia
- Indian Oleander
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wrightia viridiflora (also called Green-flowered Wrightia, 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 viridiflora 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
Wrightia viridiflora has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wrightia viridiflora 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 viridiflora
Wrightia viridiflora is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Wrightia viridiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wrightia viridiflora?
Wrightia viridiflora
What is the family of Wrightia viridiflora?
Apocynaceae
What is the common name of Wrightia viridiflora?
Green-flowered 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-214960: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Francis George Kerr (1877-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kerr' in the authors string.