Diploglottis alaticarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alaticarpa
ID:
1328800
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.E.Cooper
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9: 199 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341254
Common Names
- Diploglottis Alaticarpa
- Alaticarpa Native Tamarind
- Native Tamarind
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diploglottis alaticarpa (also called winged-fruit diploglottis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a shrub or small tree with leathery leaves and white flowers. It has a spreading or upright habit.
Uses & Benefits
Diploglottis alaticarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make a variety of products such as furniture, baskets, and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diploglottis alaticarpa has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Diploglottis alaticarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Diploglottis alaticarpa
Diploglottis alaticarpa can be found in the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia.
Diploglottis alaticarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diploglottis alaticarpa?
Diploglottis alaticarpa
What is the common name of Diploglottis alaticarpa?
Diploglottis alaticarpa
Where is Diploglottis alaticarpa found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Species in the Diploglottis genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
Wendy Elizabeth Cooper (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Cooper' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144247-1: Based on the initial data import