Willughbeia oblonga - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
335068
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dyer ex Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 625 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334400
Common Names
- Willughbeia Oblonga
- Oblonga Willughbeia
- Willughbeia
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- Ancylocladus oblongus Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Willughbeia oblonga (also called Oblong Willughbeia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in lowland rainforests. It is a small palm, with a slender trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It can reach a height of up to 8 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Willughbeia oblonga is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Willughbeia oblonga has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Willughbeia oblonga can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Willughbeia oblonga
Willughbeia oblonga can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Willughbeia oblonga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Willughbeia oblonga?
Willughbeia oblonga
What is the family of Willughbeia oblonga?
Apocynaceae
Where is Willughbeia oblonga native to?
Philippines
Species in the Willughbeia genus
Willughbeia angustifolia, Willughbeia anomala, Willughbeia beccariana, Willughbeia cirrhifera, Willughbeia coriacea, Willughbeia edulis, Willughbeia flavescens, Willughbeia gigantea, Willughbeia grandiflora, Willughbeia javanica, Willughbeia lanceolata, Willughbeia lunduensis, Willughbeia oblonga, Willughbeia ovatifolia, Willughbeia sarawacensis, Willughbeia tenuiflora,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214764: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Turner Thiselton-Dyer (1843-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dyer' in the authors string.