Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceylanica
ID:
924278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Puff

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Pl. Diversity Malesia 3: 201 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923613

Common Names

  • Ceylon Sabicea
  • Ceylon White Cedar
  • Ceylanica Sabicea

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Description

Sabicea ceylanica (also called Ceylon Sabicea, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka. It has a dense, rounded canopy and grows to a height of up to 15 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sabicea ceylanica is an evergreen shrub that is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover to help reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sabicea ceylanica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny drupe. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sabicea ceylanica is an evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Sabicea ceylanica

Sabicea ceylanica is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Species in the Sabicea genus

Sabicea acuminata, Sabicea amazonensis, Sabicea amomi, Sabicea angustifolia, Sabicea arborea, Sabicea aristeguietae, Sabicea aspera, Sabicea asperula, Sabicea bariensis, Sabicea batesii, Sabicea bequaertii, Sabicea bigerrica, Sabicea boliviensis, Sabicea brachiata, Sabicea brachycalyx, Sabicea bracteolata, Sabicea brasiliensis, Sabicea brevipes, Sabicea burchellii, Sabicea calophylla, Sabicea calycina, Sabicea cameroonensis, Sabicea caminata, Sabicea camporum, Sabicea cana, Sabicea capitellata, Sabicea carbunica, Sabicea cauliflora, Sabicea cinerea, Sabicea composita, Sabicea congensis, Sabicea cordata, Sabicea cruciata, Sabicea cuneata, Sabicea dewevrei, Sabicea dewildemaniana, Sabicea dinklagei, Sabicea discolor, Sabicea diversifolia, Sabicea dubia, Sabicea duparquetiana, Sabicea entebbensis, Sabicea erecta, Sabicea exellii, Sabicea ferruginea, Sabicea flagenioides, Sabicea floribunda, Sabicea fulva, Sabicea fulvovenosa, Sabicea gabonica,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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