Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongatus
ID:
506619

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Corner

Source:
ksu

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 19: 227 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505951

Common Names

  • Elongated false mastic
  • Elongated mastic
  • Streblus elongatus

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Synonyms

  • Morus bifaria Wall. ex Voigt [unknown]
  • Saccus elongatus (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sloetia wallichii King ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Sloetia penangiana Oliv. [unknown]
  • Sloetia elongata Koord. [unknown]
  • Sloetia eusideroxylon Kurz [unknown]
  • Artocarpus bifarius Wall. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus elongatus Miq. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus finlaysonianus Wall. [unknown]

Description

Streblus elongatus (also called Elongate Streblus, among many other common names) is a small tree that is native to tropical Asia. It grows up to 5m in height and has yellow flowers. It grows in humid forests and rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Streblus elongatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Streblus elongatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streblus elongatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot. These sections should then be replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Streblus elongatus

Streblus elongatus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Streblus elongatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streblus elongatus?

Streblus elongatus

What is the natural habitat of Streblus elongatus?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

What is the flowering season of Streblus elongatus?

Spring and summer

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Edred John Henry Corner (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:584634-1: Based on the initial data import