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
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.
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 Anacolosa genus
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,
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,