Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 434 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334074
Common Names
- Wendlandia cavaleriei
- Cavaleriei Wendlandia
- Cavalerie's Wendlandia
Synonyms
- Wendlandia feddei H.Lév. [valid]
Description
Wendlandia cavaleriei (also called Cavalerie's Wendlandia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands, and is found in lowland forests, thickets, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Wendlandia cavaleriei 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 cavaleriei has white flowers with yellow anthers and a four-lobed calyx. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wendlandia cavaleriei is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, light position. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Germination usually takes place within two to four weeks.
Where to Find Wendlandia cavaleriei
Wendlandia cavaleriei is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Wendlandia cavaleriei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wendlandia cavaleriei?
Wendlandia cavaleriei
What is the common name of Wendlandia cavaleriei?
Cavalerie's Wendlandia
What is the natural habitat of Wendlandia cavaleriei?
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,