Streblus smithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cheeseman) Corner
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 19: 224 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239857
Common Names
- Streblus
- Smithii
- Smith's Streblus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Streblus smithii (also called Smith's streblus, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in areas of high altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Streblus smithii is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide ground cover and to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Streblus smithii has small, white flowers that grow in clusters, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Streblus smithii is an evergreen tree native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and plant it in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Streblus smithii
Streblus smithii can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.
Species in the Streblus genus
Streblus mitis, Streblus celebensis, Streblus banksii, Streblus ascendens, Streblus mauritianus, Streblus crenatus, Streblus heterophyllus, Streblus glaber, Streblus elongatus, Streblus monoicus, Streblus vidalii, Streblus spinosus, Streblus solomonensis, Streblus sclerophyllus, Streblus perakensis, Streblus pendulina, Streblus anthropophagorum, Streblus sandwicensis, Streblus dimepate, Streblus asper, Streblus ilicifolius, Streblus smithii, Streblus taxoides, Streblus indicus, Streblus zeylanicus, Streblus macrophyllus, Streblus brunoniana,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50104673: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.
Edred John Henry Corner (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corner' in the authors string.