Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
289634

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thwaites) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 444 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288966

Common Names

  • Putranjiva zeylanica
  • Ceylon Putranjiva
  • Zeylanica Putranjiva

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Synonyms

  • Palenga zeylanica Thwaites [unknown]
  • Drypetes zeylanica (Thwaites) Hurus. [unknown]

Description

Putranjiva zeylanica (also called Ceylon Putranjiva, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Putranjivaceae family. It is native to Sri Lanka 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 zeylanica 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 zeylanica are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Putranjiva zeylanica 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 zeylanica

Putranjiva zeylanica is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Putranjiva zeylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Putranjiva zeylanica?

Putranjiva zeylanica

What is the common name of Putranjiva zeylanica?

Ceylon Putranjiva

What is the natural habitat of Putranjiva zeylanica?

It is native to Sri Lanka

Species in the Putranjivaceae family

Drypetes longistipitata, Drypetes bakembei, Drypetes kwangtungensis, Drypetes acuminata, Drypetes aetoxyloides, Drypetes aframensis, Drypetes afzelii, Drypetes alba, Drypetes amazonica, Drypetes ambigua, Drypetes andamanica, Drypetes angustifolia, Drypetes arborescens, Drypetes arcuatinervia, Drypetes arguta, Drypetes assamica, Drypetes aubrevillei, Drypetes australis, Drypetes aylmeri, Drypetes balakrishnanii, Drypetes bathiei, Drypetes bawanii, Drypetes bhattacharyae, Drypetes bipindensis, Drypetes bisacuta, Drypetes brownii, Drypetes caesia, Drypetes calvescens, Drypetes calyptosepala, Drypetes cambodica, Drypetes capillipes, Drypetes capuronii, Drypetes carolinensis, Drypetes castilloi, Drypetes caustica, Drypetes celastrinea, Drypetes celebica, Drypetes chevalieri, Drypetes cinnabarina, Drypetes cockburnii, Drypetes comorensis, Drypetes confertiflora, Drypetes congestiflora, Drypetes convoluta, Drypetes crassipes, Drypetes cumingii, Drypetes curtisii, Drypetes darcyana, Drypetes darimontiana, Drypetes dasycarpa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-171014: Based on the initial data import
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.