Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
fulva
ID:
334761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cowan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 14: 17 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334093

Common Names

  • Wendlandia fulva
  • Wendlandia Fulva
  • Fulva Wendlandia

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Description

Wendlandia fulva (also called 'Tawny Ironweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is a common roadside weed.

Uses & Benefits

Wendlandia fulva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Wendlandia fulva 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 fulva is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Wendlandia fulva

Wendlandia fulva can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Wendlandia fulva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wendlandia fulva?

Wendlandia fulva

What is the common name of Wendlandia fulva?

Tawny Wendlandia

Where is Wendlandia fulva native to?

Southeast Asia

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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