Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
albicans
ID:
724914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 38 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724247



Common Names

  • Holigarna albicans
  • Albicans Holigarna
  • Albicans


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Description

Holigarna albicans (also called the white holigarna, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has white, star-shaped flowers and grows in moist, shady woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Holigarna albicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Holigarna albicans has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holigarna albicans is a terrestrial shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Holigarna albicans

Holigarna albicans can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Holigarna albicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Holigarna albicans?

Holigarna albicans

What is the common name of Holigarna albicans?

White Holigarna

What is the natural habitat of Holigarna albicans?

Holigarna albicans is found in moist forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,