Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Species:
pustulata
ID:
506263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 23: t. 2299 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505595

Common Names

  • Strombosia pustulata
  • Pustulate Strombosia
  • Pustulate Olive

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Synonyms

  • Strombosia glaucescens Engl. [unknown]
  • Strombosia pustulata pustulata [unknown]

Description

Strombosia pustulata (also called Pustulate 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 pustulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Strombosia pustulata var. lucida (Leonard) Villiers

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strombosia pustulata 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 pustulata 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 pustulata

Strombosia pustulata can be found in tropical Asia.

Strombosia pustulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strombosia pustulata?

Strombosia pustulata

What is the common name of Strombosia pustulata?

Pustulate Strombosia

What is the natural habitat of Strombosia pustulata?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas

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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