Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bombaiensis
ID:
504819

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dalzell) Banerjee & P.K.Mukh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 96: 214 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504151

Common Names

  • Smythea bombaiensis
  • Bombaiensis Smythea
  • Bombay Smythea

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Description

Smythea bombaiensis (also called Bombay Smythea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It is characterized by its long, thin, green leaves and its small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Smythea bombaiensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smythea bombaiensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smythea bombaiensis is a shrub native to India. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Smythea bombaiensis

Smythea bombaiensis is native to India and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Smythea bombaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smythea bombaiensis?

Smythea bombaiensis

What type of plant is Smythea bombaiensis?

It is a succulent species.

Where is Smythea bombaiensis found?

It is found in the Atacama Desert of Chile.

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

Nicol Alexander Dalzell (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalzell' in the authors string.
Prasanta Kumar Mukherjee (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Mukh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:718889-1: Based on the initial data import