Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
bicuspidata
ID:
334731

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 403 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334063

Common Names

  • Wendlandia bicuspidata
  • Bicuspidata Wendlandia
  • Bicuspid Wendlandia

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Synonyms

  • Wendlandia notoniana bicuspidata (Wight & Arn.) Hook.f. [valid]
  • Wendlandia notoniana zeylanica Hook.f. [valid]

Description

Wendlandia bicuspidata is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It has a single trunk and its leaves are obovate in shape. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist environments and is often found near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wendlandia bicuspidata has white flowers with yellow anthers and a four-lobed calyx. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wendlandia bicuspidata 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 bicuspidata

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

Wendlandia bicuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wendlandia bicuspidata?

Wendlandia bicuspidata

What is the common name of Wendlandia bicuspidata?

Bicuspid Wendlandia

What is the natural habitat of Wendlandia bicuspidata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214403: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.