Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
malabarica
ID:
1330677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bedd.) I.M.Turner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 33: 284 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343131



Common Names

  • Polyalthia
  • Malabarica Polyalthia
  • Malabarica's Polyalthia


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Description

Polyalthia malabarica (also called Indian Mast Tree, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to India and is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Polyalthia malabarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is ideal for rock gardens, edging, and in containers. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyalthia malabarica has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyalthia malabarica is a fast-growing evergreen tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The plant can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Polyalthia malabarica

Polyalthia malabarica can be found in India.

Polyalthia malabarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyalthia malabarica?

Polyalthia malabarica

What is the common name of Polyalthia malabarica?

Malabar Ash

What is the natural habitat of Polyalthia malabarica?

Tropical moist forests

Species in the Polyalthia genus

Polyalthia gracilipes, Polyalthia dumosa, Polyalthia dictyoneura, Polyalthia debilis, Polyalthia elliptica, Polyalthia corticosa, Polyalthia elegans, Polyalthia flagellaris, Polyalthia evecta, Polyalthia endertii, Polyalthia bracteosa, Polyalthia borneensis, Polyalthia barenensis, Polyalthia brunneifolia, Polyalthia angustissima, Polyalthia clemensiorum, Polyalthia cinnamomea, Polyalthia chrysotricha, Polyalthia celebica, Polyalthia cauliflora, Polyalthia castanea, Polyalthia bullata, Polyalthia venosa, Polyalthia hirtifolia, Polyalthia insignis, Polyalthia igniflora, Polyalthia lateritia, Polyalthia kanchanaburiana, Polyalthia subcordata, Polyalthia stenopetala, Polyalthia socia, Polyalthia sessiliflora, Polyalthia spathulata, Polyalthia tipuliflora, Polyalthia parviflora, Polyalthia oblonga, Polyalthia obliqua, Polyalthia rufescens, Polyalthia praeflorens, Polyalthia polyphlebia, Polyalthia persicifolia, Polyalthia pumila, Polyalthia mindorensis, Polyalthia motleyana, Polyalthia moonii, Polyalthia montis-silam, Polyalthia minutiflora, Polyalthia minima, Polyalthia miniata, Polyalthia microtus,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Richard Henry Beddome (1830-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedd.' in the authors string.
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148864-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.