Wendlandia oligantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
334811
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.C.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21: 399 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334143
Common Names
- Oligantha Wendlandia
- Wendlandia Oligantha
- Oligantha Wendlandia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wendlandia oligantha (also called Few-flowered 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 oligantha 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
The flower of Wendlandia oligantha is white with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wendlandia oligantha is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer.
Where to Find Wendlandia oligantha
Wendlandia oligantha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Indonesia.
Wendlandia oligantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wendlandia oligantha?
Wendlandia oligantha
What is the common name of Wendlandia oligantha?
Few-flowered Wendlandia
What is the natural habitat of Wendlandia oligantha?
Tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka
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-214479: Based on the initial data import
Wei Chiu Chen (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Chen' in the authors string.