Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
travancorica
ID:
823854

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bedd.) Kosterm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 422 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823188

Common Names

  • Atuna Travancorica
  • Travancorica Orchid
  • Travancorica Orchid

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Description

Atuna travancorica (also called Travancorica 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 travancorica has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atuna travancorica has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atuna travancorica is a perennial plant that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a mix of sand and peat. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Atuna travancorica

Atuna travancorica can be found in the tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia.

Atuna travancorica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atuna travancorica?

Atuna travancorica

What is the common name of Atuna travancorica?

Indian Coral Tree

Where is Atuna travancorica native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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-360821: 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.