Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glochidiiformis
ID:
533769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaneh. & Hatus.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 50: 601 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533101

Common Names

  • Anacolosa glochidiiformis
  • Glochidiate Anacolosa
  • Glochidiate False-broom

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Description

Anacolosa glochidiiformis (also called Glochidiate 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 glochidiiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anacolosa glochidiiformis flowers are white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anacolosa glochidiiformis 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 glochidiiformis

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

Anacolosa glochidiiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anacolosa glochidiiformis?

Anacolosa glochidiiformis

What is the common name of Anacolosa glochidiiformis?

Glochidiate Anacolosa

What is the natural habitat of Anacolosa glochidiiformis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2635940: Based on the initial data import
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.