Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Hoogland
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
in Fl. Males. 4: 158 1951
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647621
Common Names
- Ptempoda Dillenia
- Ptempoda Elephant Apple
- Ptempoda Dillenia
Description
Dillenia ptempoda (also called Ptempoda Dillenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dilleniaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in lowland and montane rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Dillenia ptempoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The plant has a strong woody stem and can be used for making furniture and other wood products. The leaves of the plant can be used as a herbal remedy for treating fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dillenia ptempoda is a white, five-petalled bloom with a yellow centre. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dillenia ptempoda is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of 8-10 m. It is found in tropical rainforests and prefers a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they root.
Where to Find Dillenia ptempoda
Dillenia ptempoda can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Dillenia ptempoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dillenia ptempoda?
Dillenia ptempoda
What is the common name of Dillenia ptempoda?
Ptempoda Dillenia
What is the natural habitat of Dillenia ptempoda?
Woodlands, meadows, and hedgerows
Species in the Dillenia genus
Dillenia alata,
Dillenia albiflos,
Dillenia andamanica,
Dillenia aurea,
Dillenia auriculata,
Dillenia beccariana,
Dillenia biflora,
Dillenia blanchardii,
Dillenia bolsteri,
Dillenia borneensis,
Dillenia bracteata,
Dillenia castaneifolia,
Dillenia celebica,
Dillenia crenatifolia,
Dillenia cyclopensis,
Dillenia diantha,
Dillenia excelsa,
Dillenia eximia,
Dillenia fagifolia,
Dillenia ferruginea,
Dillenia fischeri,
Dillenia hookeri,
Dillenia indica,
Dillenia ingens,
Dillenia insignis,
Dillenia insularum,
Dillenia luzoniensis,
Dillenia mansonii,
Dillenia marsupialis,
Dillenia megalantha,
Dillenia monantha,
Dillenia montana,
Dillenia nalagi,
Dillenia obovata,
Dillenia ochreata,
Dillenia ovalifolia,
Dillenia ovata,
Dillenia papuana,
Dillenia parkinsonii,
Dillenia parviflora,
Dillenia pentagyna,
Dillenia philippinensis,
Dillenia ptempoda,
Dillenia pulchella,
Dillenia quercifolia,
Dillenia reifferscheidia,
Dillenia reticulata,
Dillenia retusa,
Dillenia salomonensis,
Dillenia scabrella,
Species in the Dilleniaceae family
Acrotrema agastyamalayanum,
Acrotrema arnottianum,
Acrotrema costatum,
Acrotrema dissectum,
Acrotrema intermedium,
Acrotrema lanceolatum,
Acrotrema lyratum,
Acrotrema thwaitesii,
Acrotrema uniflorum,
Acrotrema walkeri,
Curatella americana,
Davilla bahiana,
Davilla bilobata,
Davilla neei,
Davilla alata,
Davilla angustifolia,
Davilla aspera,
Davilla cearensis,
Davilla cuatrecasasii,
Davilla cuspidulata,
Davilla elliptica,
Davilla flexuosa,
Davilla glabrata,
Davilla glaziovii,
Davilla grandiflora,
Davilla kubitzkii,
Davilla kunthii,
Davilla lacunosa,
Davilla latifolia,
Davilla macrocarpa,
Davilla morii,
Davilla nitida,
Davilla papyracea,
Davilla pedicellaris,
Davilla rugosa,
Davilla sellowiana,
Davilla steyermarkii,
Davilla strigosa,
Davilla aymardii,
Davilla minutifolia,
Davilla sessilifolia,
Davilla lanosa,
Davilla hirsuticarpa,
Didesmandra aspera,
Dillenia alata,
Dillenia albiflos,
Dillenia andamanica,
Dillenia aurea,
Dillenia auriculata,
Dillenia beccariana,