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
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.
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 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,