Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
scabra
ID:
334837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41: 310 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334169

Common Names

  • Scabrous Wendlandia
  • Wendlandia Scabra
  • Scabra Wendlandia

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Synonyms

  • Wendlandia paniculata scabra (Kurz) Cowan [valid]

Description

Wendlandia scabra is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It has a single trunk and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate 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 scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Wendlandia scabra var. scabra
Wendlandia scabra var. tenasserimensis M.P.Nayar & Malick
Wendlandia scabra var. pilifera F.C.How ex W.C.Chen
Wendlandia scabra var. dependens Cowan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wendlandia scabra has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wendlandia scabra is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Wendlandia scabra

Wendlandia scabra can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Indonesia.

Wendlandia scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wendlandia scabra?

Wendlandia scabra

What is the common name of Wendlandia scabra?

Rough Wendlandia

What is the natural habitat of Wendlandia scabra?

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