Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
504810

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 10: 251 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504142

Common Names

  • Velutina Smythea
  • Smythea Velutina
  • Smythea Velutina

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Description

Smythea velutina (also called Velvet 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 velutina is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smythea velutina 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 velutina is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage flowering.

Where to Find Smythea velutina

Smythea velutina is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Smythea velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smythea velutina?

Smythea velutina

What type of plant is Smythea velutina?

It is a succulent species.

Where is Smythea velutina 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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' 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:718899-1: Based on the initial data import