Status:
valid
Authors:
Valeton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg ser. III, ii. 347 (1920).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586035
Common Names
- Carallia hulstijnii
- Hulstijn's Carallia
- Hulstijn's Rope-mangrove
Description
Carallia hulstijnii (also called Caraallia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in wet and dry forests, as well as in secondary forests. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic-oblong, and glossy green.
Uses & Benefits
Carallia hulstijnii is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carallia hulstijnii is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have two thin, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carallia hulstijnii is a hardy shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and are ready to be transplanted. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Carallia hulstijnii
Carallia hulstijnii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.
Carallia hulstijnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carallia hulstijnii?
Carallia hulstijnii
What is the family of Carallia hulstijnii?
Rhizophoraceae
What is the common name of Carallia hulstijnii?
Hulstijnii Mangrove
Species in the Carallia genus
Carallia borneensis,
Carallia brachiata,
Carallia calophylloidea,
Carallia calycina,
Carallia coriifolia,
Carallia eugenioidea,
Carallia garciniifolia,
Carallia hulstijnii,
Carallia longipes,
Carallia orophila,
Carallia papuana,
Carallia paucinervia,
Carallia pectinifolia,
Carallia suffruticosa,
Species in the Rhizophoraceae family
Anopyxis klaineana,
Blepharistemma membranifolium,
Bruguiera cylindrica,
Bruguiera exaristata,
Bruguiera gymnorhiza,
Bruguiera hainesii,
Bruguiera parviflora,
Bruguiera sexangula,
Bruguiera rhynchopetala,
Bruguieria rhedii,
Carallia borneensis,
Carallia brachiata,
Carallia calophylloidea,
Carallia calycina,
Carallia coriifolia,
Carallia eugenioidea,
Carallia garciniifolia,
Carallia hulstijnii,
Carallia longipes,
Carallia orophila,
Carallia papuana,
Carallia paucinervia,
Carallia pectinifolia,
Carallia suffruticosa,
Cassipourea alternifolia,
Cassipourea nana,
Cassipourea ndambiana,
Cassipourea adamauensis,
Cassipourea adami,
Cassipourea afzelii,
Cassipourea annobonensis,
Cassipourea barteri,
Cassipourea calimensis,
Cassipourea carringtoniana,
Cassipourea celastroides,
Cassipourea ceylanica,
Cassipourea congensis,
Cassipourea delphinensis,
Cassipourea dinklagei,
Cassipourea eketensis,
Cassipourea elliptica,
Cassipourea ellipticifolia,
Cassipourea euryoides,
Cassipourea evrardii,
Cassipourea fanshawei,
Cassipourea firestoneana,
Cassipourea flanaganii,
Cassipourea floribunda,
Cassipourea glomerata,
Cassipourea gossweileri,