Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Genus:
Species:
swamyana
ID:
551707

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 57: 418 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551039

Common Names

  • Ascarina Swamyana
  • Swamyana Ascarina
  • Swamyana Tree

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Synonyms

  • Ascarina lanceolata smithii Swamy [unknown]

Description

Ascarina swamyana (also called Swamy's Ascarina, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the forests of India. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ascarina swamyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ascarina swamyana is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ascarina swamyana is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Ascarina swamyana

Ascarina swamyana is native to India and can be found in the forests of the Western Ghats.

Ascarina swamyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ascarina swamyana?

Ascarina swamyana

What is the common name of Ascarina swamyana?

Swamy's Ascarina

What is the natural habitat of Ascarina swamyana?

Ascarina swamyana is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia

Species in the Chloranthaceae family

Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,

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