Radermachera gigantea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
779383
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Miq.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 250 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778716
Common Names
- Radermachera Gigantea
- Giant Radermachera
- Giant China Doll
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Radermachera gigantea (also called Giant Radermachera, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Radermachera gigantea is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge or screen to provide privacy and shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Radermachera gigantea has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Radermachera gigantea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Radermachera gigantea
Radermachera gigantea can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Radermachera gigantea FAQ
What is the ideal soil pH for Radermachera gigantea?
Radermachera gigantea prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.
How much water does Radermachera gigantea need?
Radermachera gigantea needs to be watered regularly but not excessively.
How much sunlight does Radermachera gigantea need?
Radermachera gigantea prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
Species in the Radermachera genus
Radermachera boniana, Radermachera coriacea, Radermachera eberhardtii, Radermachera frondosa, Radermachera gigantea, Radermachera glandulosa, Radermachera hainanensis, Radermachera inflata, Radermachera microcalyx, Radermachera peninsularis, Radermachera pentandra, Radermachera quadripinna, Radermachera ramiflora, Radermachera sinica, Radermachera stellata, Radermachera xylocarpa, Radermachera yunnanensis, Radermachera quadripinnata,
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110532-1: 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].