Sindora echinocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.66: 204 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199673
Common Names
- Sindora echinocalyx
- Echinocalyx Sindora
- Echinocalyx Wood
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- Sindora fusca Craib [valid]
- Galedupa echinocalyx Prain [invalid]
Description
Sindora echinocalyx (also called Redwood, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a straight trunk with a dense, conical crown and can reach heights of up to 40 meters. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in secondary vegetation and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sindora echinocalyx is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sindora echinocalyx has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, reddish-brown and kidney-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sindora echinocalyx is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a warm, moist environment until rooted.
Where to Find Sindora echinocalyx
Sindora echinocalyx can be found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Sindora echinocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sindora echinocalyx?
Sindora echinocalyx
What is the common name of Sindora echinocalyx?
Echinocalyx Sindora
What is the natural habitat of Sindora echinocalyx?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Sindora genus
Sindora klaineana, Sindora wallichii, Sindora glabra, Sindora supa, Sindora tonkinensis, Sindora coriacea, Sindora echinocalyx, Sindora laotica, Sindora siamensis, Sindora affinis, Sindora beccariana, Sindora bruggemanii, Sindora galedupa, Sindora inermis, Sindora irpicina, Sindora javanica, Sindora leiocarpa, Sindora sumatrana, Sindora wallichii, Sindora velutina, Sindora stipitata, Sindora javanica, Sindora leiocarpa,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Sindora echinocalyx Prain: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.