Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 6: 300 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244788
Common Names
- Zeylanicus Mischodon
- Paniculate Mischophloeus
- Vestiary Mischophloeus
Description
Mischodon zeylanicus (also called Ceylon Mischodon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, and its bark is grey-brown in colour. It grows in dry deciduous forests, in areas with an average annual rainfall of 500-1000 mm.
Uses & Benefits
Mischodon zeylanicus is used for its ornamental value and to make traditional medicines. The leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties. The flowers are also used in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mischodon zeylanicus is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mischodon zeylanicus is a species of shrub native to Sri Lanka. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 m. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Mischodon zeylanicus
Mischodon zeylanicus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Mischodon zeylanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mischodon zeylanicus?
Mischodon zeylanicus
What is the common name of Mischodon zeylanicus?
Ceylon Mischodon
What is the native range of Mischodon zeylanicus?
Sri Lanka
Species in the Mischodon genus
Species in the Picrodendraceae family
Androstachys johnsonii,
Aristogeitonia limoniifolia,
Aristogeitonia lophirifolia,
Aristogeitonia magnistipula,
Aristogeitonia monophylla,
Aristogeitonia perrieri,
Aristogeitonia uapacifolia,
Aristogeitonia gabonica,
Austrobuxus alticola,
Austrobuxus brevipes,
Austrobuxus carunculatus,
Austrobuxus clusiaceus,
Austrobuxus cracens,
Austrobuxus cuneatus,
Austrobuxus ellipticus,
Austrobuxus eugeniifolius,
Austrobuxus horneanus,
Austrobuxus huerlimannii,
Austrobuxus mandjelicus,
Austrobuxus megacarpus,
Austrobuxus montis-do,
Austrobuxus nitidus,
Austrobuxus ovalis,
Austrobuxus pauciflorus,
Austrobuxus petiolaris,
Austrobuxus rubiginosus,
Austrobuxus swainii,
Austrobuxus vieillardii,
Austrobuxus dentatus,
Austrobuxus celebicus,
Choriceras majus,
Choriceras tricorne,
Dissiliaria baloghioides,
Dissiliaria indistincta,
Dissiliaria laxinervis,
Dissiliaria muelleri,
Dissiliaria surculosa,
Dissiliaria tuckeri,
Hyaenanche globosa,
Kairothamnus phyllanthoides,
Longetia buxoides,
Micrantheum demissum,
Micrantheum ericoides,
Micrantheum hexandrum,
Micrantheum serpentinum,
Mischodon zeylanicus,
Neoroepera banksii,
Neoroepera buxifolia,
Oldfieldia africana,
Oldfieldia dactylophylla,