Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
arborea
ID:
335177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dennst.) Mabb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Taxon 26: 533 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334509



Common Names

  • Wrightia arborea
  • Tree Wrightia
  • Tree Wrightia Palm


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Synonyms

  • Hunteria eugeniifolia Wall. & G.Don [unknown]
  • Nerium coraea Buch.-Ham. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Nerium tomentosum Roxb. [unknown]
  • Periploca arborea Dennst. [unknown]
  • Beaumontia wallichii Walp. [unknown]
  • Wrightia coalita Buch.-Ham. ex Dillwyn [unknown]
  • Wrightia coraia Wall. [unknown]
  • Wrightia hamiltoniana Wall. [unknown]
  • Wrightia mollissima Hort.Pondich. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Wrightia mollissima Wall. [unknown]
  • Wrightia pubescens Roth [illegitimate]
  • Wrightia rheedei Kostel. [illegitimate]
  • Wrightia tomentosa Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Wrightia wallichii A.DC. [unknown]
  • Chonemorpha vestita G.Don [unknown]
  • Echites tomentosus Roth [illegitimate]
  • Echites vestitus Roem. & Schult. [unknown]

Description

Wrightia arborea (also called Wrightia, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to South Asia. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It has a small, round, green body with a single root and a single flower, and is often overlooked due to its small size.

Uses & Benefits

Wrightia arborea is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and bark. It is also used in traditional medicine, as its leaves and bark have medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Wrightia pubescens sub. pubescens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Wrightia arborea are white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and smooth. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wrightia arborea is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be cultivated in well-drained soil in a sunny location with a temperature range of 10-25°C and a pH of 6.5-7.5. It should be fertilized with a slow-release fertilizer every two months.

Where to Find Wrightia arborea

Wrightia arborea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South-East Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, and India.

Wrightia arborea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wrightia arborea?

Wrightia arborea

What is the growth habit of Wrightia arborea?

It is a small, evergreen tree with a pyramidal habit.

What is the native range of Wrightia arborea?

It is native to India.

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-214888: Based on the initial data import
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
August Wilhelm Dennstedt (1776-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dennst.' in the authors string.