Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
urceolata
ID:
334874

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.T.White

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 50: 79 (1938 publ. 1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334206

Common Names

  • Wendlandia urceolata
  • Urceolata Wendlandia
  • Wendlandia

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Description

Wendlandia urceolata (also called Urceolata Wendlandia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to South East Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical rainforest, moist forest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Wendlandia urceolata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used in gardens, borders, and containers. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wendlandia urceolata is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Wendlandia urceolata is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Wendlandia urceolata are small, oval-shaped seedlings with white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wendlandia urceolata 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 urceolata

Wendlandia urceolata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Wendlandia urceolata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Wendlandia urceolata?

Wendlandia urceolata is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

What are the common names of Wendlandia urceolata?

Common names of Wendlandia urceolata include Himalayan Wendlandia and Indian Wendlandia.

What are the uses of Wendlandia urceolata?

Wendlandia urceolata is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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-214544: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.