Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Napal. : 61 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288964
Common Names
- Putranjiva roxburghii
- Roxburgh's Putranjiva
- Roxburghii Putranjiva
Synonyms
- Nageia putranjiva Roxb. [unknown]
- Putranjiva amblyocarpa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Putranjiva sphaerocarpa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Pycnosandra timorensis Blume [unknown]
- Cyclostemon racemosus Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
- Drypetes roxburghii (Wall.) Hurus. [unknown]
- Drypetes roxburghii timorensis (Blume) Airy Shaw [unknown]
- Drypetes timorensis (Blume) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Putranjiva roxburghii (also called Roxburgh's Putranjiva, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Putranjivaceae family. It is native to India and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a small tree with a single trunk and ovate leaves. It has a grey-brown trunk and green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Putranjiva roxburghii is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and flooring. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Putranjiva roxburghii are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Putranjiva roxburghii can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is not frost tolerant.
Where to Find Putranjiva roxburghii
Putranjiva roxburghii is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Putranjiva roxburghii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Putranjiva roxburghii?
Putranjiva roxburghii
What is the common name of Putranjiva roxburghii?
Indian Putranjiva
What is the natural habitat of Putranjiva roxburghii?
It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal
Species in the Putranjiva genus
Species in the Putranjivaceae family
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