Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
533767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 251 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533099

Common Names

  • Anacolosa frutescens
  • Shrubby Anacolosa
  • Shrubby False-broom

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Synonyms

  • Salacia bartlettii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Anacolosa arborea Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Anacolosa celebica Valeton ex Koord. [unknown]
  • Anacolosa heptandra Maingay ex Mast. [unknown]
  • Anacolosa luzoniensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Anacolosa puberula Kurz [unknown]
  • Anacolosa puberula andamanica Kurz [unknown]
  • Anacolosa zollingeri Baill. [unknown]

Description

Anacolosa frutescens (also called Indian Corkwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anacolosa frutescens is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and inflammation. It is also used as a food preservative and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anacolosa frutescens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacolosa frutescens is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Anacolosa frutescens

Anacolosa frutescens can be found in the wild in South Africa.

Anacolosa frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anacolosa frutescens?

Anacolosa frutescens

What is the common name of Anacolosa frutescens?

Bushy Anacolosa

What is the natural habitat of Anacolosa frutescens?

It is native to Brazil and Venezuela.

Species in the Olacaceae family

Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,

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