Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dennst.) Oken
Source:
cmp
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Allg. Naturgesch. 3(3): 1776 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724250
Common Names
- Holigarna caustica
- Caustica Holigarna
- Caustica
Synonyms
- Drimycarpus racemosus longifolia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Marchand [unknown]
- Hadestaphylum causticum Dennst. [unknown]
- Holigarna longifolia Roxb. [unknown]
Description
Holigarna caustica (also called the caustic 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 caustica 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 caustica 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 caustica 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 caustica
Holigarna caustica can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Holigarna caustica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Holigarna caustica?
Holigarna caustica
What is the common name of Holigarna caustica?
Indian Rosewood
What is the natural habitat of Holigarna caustica?
Holigarna caustica is found in tropical forests in India and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Holigarna genus
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,