Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
sericea
ID:
334842

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Austro Sin. 2: 41 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334174

Common Names

  • Silky Wendlandia
  • Wendlandia Sericea
  • Sericea Wendlandia

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Description

Wendlandia sericea 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 sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wendlandia sericea has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals, and the seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wendlandia sericea 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 sericea

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

Wendlandia sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wendlandia sericea?

Wendlandia sericea

What are the characteristics of Wendlandia sericea?

Wendlandia sericea is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

What is the natural habitat of Wendlandia sericea?

Wendlandia sericea is found in moist, shady areas in the Himalayas, from India to Bhutan.

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-214510: Based on the initial data import
Wei Chiu Chen (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Chen' in the authors string.