Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
334719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cowan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 19: 323 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334051

Common Names

  • Wendlandia acuminata
  • Acuminata Wendlandia
  • Pointed Wendlandia

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Description

Wendlandia acuminata (also called Wendlandia acuminata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a shrub or small tree that grows in wet and dry forests, as well as disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Wendlandia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its timber and for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Wendlandia acuminata is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wendlandia acuminata is a small shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Wendlandia acuminata

Wendlandia acuminata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Wendlandia acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wendlandia acuminata?

Wendlandia acuminata

What is the common name of Wendlandia acuminata?

Pointed-leaved Wendlandia

What is the natural habitat of Wendlandia acuminata?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

Species in the Wendlandia genus

Wendlandia aberrans, Wendlandia acuminata, Wendlandia amocana, Wendlandia andamanica, Wendlandia angustifolia, Wendlandia appendiculata, Wendlandia arabica, Wendlandia arborescens, Wendlandia augustinii, Wendlandia basistaminea, Wendlandia bicuspidata, Wendlandia bouvardioides, Wendlandia brachyantha, Wendlandia brevipaniculata, Wendlandia brevituba, Wendlandia buddlejacea, Wendlandia budleioides, Wendlandia burkillii, Wendlandia cambodiana, Wendlandia cavaleriei, Wendlandia connata, Wendlandia coriacea, Wendlandia dasythyrsa, Wendlandia densiflora, Wendlandia erythroxylon, Wendlandia ferruginea, Wendlandia formosana, Wendlandia fulva, Wendlandia gamblei, Wendlandia glabrata, Wendlandia glomerulata, Wendlandia guangdongensis, Wendlandia heyneana, Wendlandia heynei, Wendlandia inclusa, Wendlandia jingdongensis, Wendlandia junghuhniana, Wendlandia lauterbachii, Wendlandia laxa, Wendlandia ligustrina, Wendlandia ligustroides, Wendlandia litseifolia, Wendlandia longidens, Wendlandia longipedicellata, Wendlandia luzoniensis, Wendlandia merrilliana, Wendlandia myriantha, Wendlandia nervosa, Wendlandia nitens, Wendlandia nobilis,

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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