Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
tipuliflora
ID:
394876

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.M.Johnson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 22: 99 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394208



Common Names

  • Polyalthia Tipuliflora
  • Tipuliflora Polyalthia
  • Polyalthia Tipuliflora Tree


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Description

Polyalthia tipuliflora (also called Tipuliflorous Polyalthia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Asia. It has small, oval leaves and yellowish-white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Polyalthia tipuliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyalthia tipuliflora is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyalthia tipuliflora is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Layering can be done by burying a branch in the soil and allowing it to root. Once the roots have formed, the branch can be cut off and planted in a pot.

Where to Find Polyalthia tipuliflora

Polyalthia tipuliflora is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Polyalthia tipuliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyalthia tipuliflora?

Polyalthia tipuliflora

What is the common name of Polyalthia tipuliflora?

Tipuliflorous Polyalthia

What is the natural habitat of Polyalthia tipuliflora?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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

David Mark Johnson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Johnson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1008949-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.