Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
indica
ID:
553045

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) W.Theob.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Burmah , ed. 3, 2: 599 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552377

Common Names

  • Aspidopterys indica
  • Indian Aspidopterys
  • Indian Leafybract

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Synonyms

  • Triopterys indica Willd. [unknown]
  • Aspidopterys roxburghiana A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Hiraea indica (Willd.) Roxb. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Aspidopterys indica (also called Indian Aspidopterys, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 10 m. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Thailand, and is found in tropical forests, especially in areas with limestone soils. It has oblong-elliptic leaves with a glossy surface and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidopterys indica has non-medical uses such as providing shade, as an ornamental plant, and for erosion control. It also has medicinal benefits such as being used to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidopterys indica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed of Aspidopterys indica is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings of Aspidopterys indica are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidopterys indica is a shrubby perennial that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 21°C (70°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Aspidopterys indica

Aspidopterys indica is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Aspidopterys indica FAQ

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Indica Aspidopterys

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Rubiaceae

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2656272: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
William Theobald (1829-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Theob.' in the authors string.