Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Species:
grandifolia
ID:
506247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 258 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505579

Common Names

  • Strombosia grandifolia
  • Large-leaved Strombosia
  • Large-leaved Olive

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Synonyms

  • Lavalleopsis longifolia De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Lavalleopsis klaineana Engl. [unknown]
  • Lavalleopsis densivenia Engl. [unknown]
  • Strombosia klaineana Pierre [unknown]
  • Comoneura klaineana Pierre [unknown]
  • Cosmoneuron klaineanum Pierre [unknown]
  • Lavalleopsis grandifolia Tiegh. ex Engl. [unknown]

Description

Strombosia grandifolia (also called Large-leaved Strombosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Olacaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka to China, Japan, and Indonesia. It is a small shrub, growing in open forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Strombosia grandifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strombosia grandifolia has a white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strombosia grandifolia is a tropical evergreen tree that can be cultivated in warm climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Strombosia grandifolia

Strombosia grandifolia can be found in tropical Asia.

Strombosia grandifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strombosia grandifolia?

Strombosia grandifolia

What is the common name of Strombosia grandifolia?

Large-leaved Strombosia

What is the natural habitat of Strombosia grandifolia?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

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-2602308: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.