Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
exannulata
ID:
435679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 277 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435011



Common Names

  • Exannulata Haplothismia
  • Ringless Haplothismia
  • Haplothismia Exannulata


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Description

Haplothismia exannulata (also called Indian Butter Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading crown and grows up to 25 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Haplothismia exannulata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and urinary disorders. It is also used for making furniture, as a fuelwood, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haplothismia exannulata has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haplothismia exannulata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Haplothismia exannulata

Haplothismia exannulata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Haplothismia exannulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haplothismia exannulata?

Haplothismia exannulata

What are the common names of Haplothismia exannulata?

Ringless Indian Butter Tree

What is the native range of Haplothismia exannulata?

India

Species in the Haplothismia genus

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References