Wendlandia longidens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longidens
ID:
334788
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 3: 392 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334120
Common Names
- Wendlandia longidens
- Wendlandia Longidens
- Longidens Wendlandia
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- Wendlandia henryi Oliv. [valid]
- Hedyotis longidens Hance [valid]
Description
Wendlandia longidens (also called Long-toothed 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 longidens is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wendlandia longidens has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Wendlandia longidens is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Wendlandia longidens
Wendlandia longidens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Wendlandia longidens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wendlandia longidens?
Wendlandia longidens
Where is Wendlandia longidens found?
It is found in India and Myanmar.
What type of plant is Wendlandia longidens?
It is a shrub.
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-214457: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.