Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
1409372

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Cahen & Utteridge

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 73(1)-2: 18. 2017 [2018 publ. 23 Dec 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421837


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Description

Smythea oblongifolia (also called Oblong-leaved smythea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are oblong to elliptic, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Smythea oblongifolia is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smythea oblongifolia is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smythea oblongifolia is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings and grows best in well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can survive in a wide range of soil types. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Smythea oblongifolia

Smythea oblongifolia can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Timothy Michael Arthur Utteridge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utteridge' in the authors string.
Daniel Cahen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cahen' in the authors string.