Atuna indica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
823844
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bedd.) Kosterm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 422 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823178
Common Names
- Atuna Indica
- Indica Orchid
- Indica Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Atuna indica (also called Indica atuna, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Atuna indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make natural dyes and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atuna indica has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Atuna indica is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Atuna indica
Atuna indica can be found in the tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia.
Atuna indica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atuna indica?
Atuna indica
What is the common name of Atuna indica?
Indian Coral Tree
Where is Atuna indica native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Atuna genus
Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family
Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-360812: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Richard Henry Beddome (1830-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedd.' in the authors string.