Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
gentlei
ID:
373087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 3: 6 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372419



Common Names

  • Metopium Gentlei
  • Gentle's Metopium
  • Gentle Metopium


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Description

Metopium gentlei (also called 'Gentle's Metopium', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. It prefers wet, tropical climates and is found in coastal areas, mangroves, and lowland rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Metopium gentlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metopium gentlei has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metopium gentlei is a tropical perennial plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Metopium gentlei

Metopium gentlei is native to tropical regions of the Americas.

Metopium gentlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metopium gentlei?

Metopium gentlei

What is the family of Metopium gentlei?

Anacardiaceae

Where is Metopium gentlei found?

Metopium gentlei is found 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,