Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 190 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667745
Common Names
- Bullate Endlicheria
- Endlicheria bullata
- Bullate-flowered Endlicheria
Description
Endlicheria bullata (also called Bullate Endlicheria, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to Australia, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forests. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and white or cream-coloured flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Endlicheria bullata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture, flooring, and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Endlicheria bullata has white flowers with yellowish-green centers, and the seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with bright green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Endlicheria bullata is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 6 m tall. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Endlicheria bullata
Endlicheria bullata can be found in Central and South America.
Endlicheria bullata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Endlicheria bullata?
Endlicheria bullata
What type of plant is Endlicheria bullata?
It is a type of tree
What is the natural habitat of Endlicheria bullata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Endlicheria genus
Endlicheria acuminata,
Endlicheria anomala,
Endlicheria arachnocome,
Endlicheria arenosa,
Endlicheria argentea,
Endlicheria arunciflora,
Endlicheria aurea,
Endlicheria bracteata,
Endlicheria bracteolata,
Endlicheria browniana,
Endlicheria bullata,
Endlicheria canescens,
Endlicheria chalisea,
Endlicheria chrysovelutina,
Endlicheria citriodora,
Endlicheria cocuirey,
Endlicheria columbiana,
Endlicheria coriacea,
Endlicheria dictifarinosa,
Endlicheria directonervia,
Endlicheria duotincta,
Endlicheria dysodantha,
Endlicheria ferruginosa,
Endlicheria formosa,
Endlicheria glomerata,
Endlicheria gracilis,
Endlicheria griseosericea,
Endlicheria jefensis,
Endlicheria klugii,
Endlicheria krukovii,
Endlicheria levelii,
Endlicheria lhotzkyi,
Endlicheria longicaudata,
Endlicheria lorastemon,
Endlicheria macrophylla,
Endlicheria melinonii,
Endlicheria metallica,
Endlicheria mishuyacensis,
Endlicheria multiflora,
Endlicheria nilssonii,
Endlicheria oreocola,
Endlicheria paniculata,
Endlicheria paradoxa,
Endlicheria punctulata,
Endlicheria pyriformis,
Endlicheria reflectens,
Endlicheria robusta,
Endlicheria rubiflora,
Endlicheria rubra,
Endlicheria ruforamula,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata,
Actinodaphne albifrons,
Actinodaphne amabilis,
Actinodaphne ambigua,
Actinodaphne archboldiana,
Actinodaphne areolata,
Actinodaphne bicolor,
Actinodaphne borneensis,
Actinodaphne bourdillonii,
Actinodaphne bourneae,
Actinodaphne brassii,
Actinodaphne caesia,
Actinodaphne campanulata,
Actinodaphne candolleana,
Actinodaphne celebica,
Actinodaphne cinerea,
Actinodaphne concinna,
Actinodaphne concolor,
Actinodaphne corymbosa,
Actinodaphne crassa,
Actinodaphne cupularis,
Actinodaphne diversifolia,
Actinodaphne dolichophylla,
Actinodaphne elegans,
Actinodaphne ellipticibacca,
Actinodaphne engleriana,
Actinodaphne ferruginea,
Actinodaphne forrestii,
Actinodaphne fragilis,
Actinodaphne fuliginosa,
Actinodaphne furfuracea,
Actinodaphne glabra,
Actinodaphne glauca,
Actinodaphne glaucina,
Actinodaphne glomerata,
Actinodaphne gracilis,
Actinodaphne henryi,
Actinodaphne hirsuta,
Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla,
Actinodaphne javanica,
Actinodaphne johorensis,
Actinodaphne kinabaluensis,
Actinodaphne koshepangii,
Actinodaphne kostermansii,
Actinodaphne kweichowensis,
Actinodaphne lanata,
Actinodaphne lanceolata,
Actinodaphne latifolia,
Actinodaphne lawsonii,
Actinodaphne lecomtei,