Dolichandrone serrulata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrulata
ID:
782937
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall. ex DC.) Seem.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 8: 341 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782270
Common Names
- Dolichandrone Serrulata
- Ceylon Butterfly Tree
- Serrated Butterfly Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dolichandrone serrulata (also called Indian Cork Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is a medium-sized tree, growing to 10–15 m tall, with a trunk up to 60 cm diameter. It is found in dry deciduous forests and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dolichandrone serrulata is used for medicinal purposes and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dolichandrone serrulata has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Dolichandrone serrulata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have taken root.
Where to Find Dolichandrone serrulata
Dolichandrone serrulata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
Dolichandrone serrulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dolichandrone serrulata?
Dolichandrone serrulata
What is the common name of Dolichandrone serrulata?
Serrated Dolichandrone
What is the family of Dolichandrone serrulata?
Bignoniaceae
Species in the Dolichandrone genus
Dolichandrone alba, Dolichandrone alternifolia, Dolichandrone arcuata, Dolichandrone atrovirens, Dolichandrone columnaris, Dolichandrone falcata, Dolichandrone filiformis, Dolichandrone heterophylla, Dolichandrone serrulata, Dolichandrone spathacea, Dolichandrone spathacea, Dolichandrone occidentalis,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109555-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].