Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
734043

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaertn.) Noot.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 517 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733376

Common Names

  • Quassia indica
  • Indica Quassia
  • Indica

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Synonyms

  • Niota pentapetala Poir. [deprecated]
  • Niota lucida Wall. [unknown]
  • Niota lamarkiana Blume [deprecated]
  • Niota commersonii Pers. [deprecated]
  • Vitmannia elliptica Vahl [unknown]
  • Vitmannia lucida Steud. [unknown]
  • Locandi pendula Pierre [unknown]
  • Locandi merguensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Locandi madagascariensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Locandi indica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Locandi glandulifera Pierre [unknown]
  • Locandi mekongensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Locandi lucida Kuntze [unknown]
  • Manungala pendula Blanco [unknown]
  • Samadera pentapetala G.Don [unknown]
  • Samadera brevipetala Scheff. [unknown]
  • Samadera glandulifera C.Presl [unknown]
  • Samadera lucida (Wall.) Voigt [unknown]
  • Samadera mekongensis (Pierre) Engl. [unknown]
  • Simaba indica Baill. [unknown]
  • Samadera tetrapetala G.Don [unknown]
  • Niota tetrapetala Poir. [unknown]
  • Samadera indica Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Samadera madagascariensis A.Juss. [unknown]

Description

Quassia indica (also called Indian Quassia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to India. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its bark is smooth and gray, and its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and bright green. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Quassia indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Quassia indica are small, white to yellowish in color, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quassia indica is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Quassia indica

Quassia indica is native to the tropical regions of India and Southeast Asia.

Quassia indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quassia indica?

Quassia indica

What is the common name of Quassia indica?

Indian Quassia

What is the natural habitat of Quassia indica?

It is native to India and Sri Lanka

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2868435: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Nooteboom (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noot.' in the authors string.