Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl.11: t. 1017 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186226
Common Names
- Sindora wallichii
- Wallichii Sindora
- Wallichii Bastard Teak
Synonyms
- Galedupa siamensis Prain [invalid]
- Sindora wallichii intermedia Baker [valid]
- Sindora intermedia Prain [valid]
- Guilandina wallichiana Graham [unknown]
- Galedupa wallichiana Prain [invalid]
- Sindora wallichiana Prain [unknown]
- Galedupa intermediata Prain [unknown]
- Galedupa intermedia Prain [invalid]
Description
Sindora wallichii (also called Wallich's Sindora, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 15 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Sindora wallichii is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sindora wallichii has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seed is a flat, brown, oblong bean. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sindora wallichii is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate drought and flooding. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Sindora wallichii
Sindora wallichii is native to India and can be found in the wild in areas such as Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Sindora wallichii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sindora wallichii?
Sindora wallichii
What is the common name of Sindora wallichii?
Wallich's Sindora
Where is Sindora wallichii found?
Sindora wallichii is found in South Asia, from India to Sri Lanka
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