Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Genus:
Species:
malabarica
ID:
455424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1916: 135 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454756

Common Names

  • Turpinia malabarica
  • Indian Laurel
  • Malabar Turpinia

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Description

Turpinia malabarica (also called Malabar Turpinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 3m in height. Its leaves are glossy green and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Turpinia malabarica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turpinia malabarica has small white flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turpinia malabarica is a small tree native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep in a warm, sunny position and ensure the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Turpinia malabarica

Turpinia malabarica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the region.

Turpinia malabarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turpinia malabarica?

Turpinia malabarica

What is the family of Turpinia malabarica?

Lauraceae

What is the natural habitat of Turpinia malabarica?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Staphyleaceae family

Dalrympelea pomifera, Dalrympelea trifoliata, Dalrympelea stipulacea, Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa, Dalrympelea nitida, Dalrympelea calciphila, Dalrympelea borneensis, Dalrympelea grandis, Staphylea colchica, Staphylea pinnata, Staphylea bolanderi, Staphylea trifolia, Staphylea bumalda, Staphylea campanulata, Staphylea forrestii, Staphylea shweliensis, Staphylea holocarpa, Staphylea pringlei, Staphylea yuanjiangensis, Staphylea tricornuta, Staphylea insignis, Staphylea japonica, Staphylea affinis, Staphylea megaphylla, Staphylea macrosperma, Staphylea indochinensis, Staphylea cochinchinensis, Staphylea formosana, Staphylea arguta, Staphylea ternata, Staphylea subsessilifolia, Turpinia picardae, Turpinia pentandra, Turpinia paucijuga, Turpinia malabarica, Turpinia doanii, Turpinia brachypetala, Turpinia hatuyenensis, Turpinia occidentalis, Turpinia parvifoliola, Turpinia montana, Turpinia simplicifolia,