Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 36 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724248
Common Names
- Holigarna arnottiana
- Arnottiana Holigarna
- Arnottiana
Synonyms
- Mangifera racemosa Lam. [unknown]
- Catutsjeron arnottianum (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Katou-tsjeroe arnottianum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Holigarna arnottiana (also called the Arnott's 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 arnottiana 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 arnottiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Holigarna arnottiana 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 arnottiana
Holigarna arnottiana can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Holigarna arnottiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Holigarna arnottiana?
Holigarna arnottiana
What is the common name of Holigarna arnottiana?
Arnott's Holigarna
What is the natural habitat of Holigarna arnottiana?
Holigarna arnottiana is found in moist forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Holigarna genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
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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,