Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Peter G.Wilson & J.T.Waterh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 30: 411 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334044
Common Names
- Welchiodendron longivalve
- Longivalve Welchiodendron
- Long-valved Welchiodendron
Description
Welchiodendron longivalve (also called Welchiodendron longivalve, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is a small tree that grows in dry forest and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Welchiodendron longivalve is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its timber and for fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Welchiodendron longivalve is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Welchiodendron longivalve is a small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Welchiodendron longivalve
Welchiodendron longivalve can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Welchiodendron longivalve FAQ
What is the scientific name of Welchiodendron longivalve?
Welchiodendron longivalve
What is the common name of Welchiodendron longivalve?
Long-valved Welchiodendron
Where is Welchiodendron longivalve native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Welchiodendron genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,