Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
335249

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Asclepiadeae : 59 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334581



Common Names

  • Wrightia tinctoria
  • Dyer's Wrightia
  • Indian Oleander


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Synonyms

  • Nerium jaspideum Span. [unknown]
  • Nerium tinctorium hort. ex Sweet [illegitimate]
  • Nerium tinctorium Roxb. [unknown]
  • Alstonia oleandrifolia Lodd. ex Loudon [unknown]

Description

Wrightia tinctoria (also called Dyer's Oleander, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows up to 10 meters in height and has a spreading crown. Its bark is grayish-brown and its leaves are glossy green. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Wrightia tinctoria is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as a food source, and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Wrightia tinctoria sub. rothii (G.Don) Ngan
Wrightia tinctoria sub. tinctoria

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wrightia tinctoria has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wrightia tinctoria is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It has a dense, rounded crown and a grey-brown bark. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 10 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are white, with five petals, and are borne in clusters at the ends of branches. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Wrightia tinctoria

Wrightia tinctoria is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Wrightia tinctoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wrightia tinctoria?

Wrightia tinctoria

What is the family of Wrightia tinctoria?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Wrightia tinctoria?

Dyer's Oleander

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-214955: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.