Status:
valid
Authors:
(Loes.) R.Wilczek
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Fl. Congo Belge 9: 140 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663651
Common Names
- Elachyptera bipindensis
- Bipindensis Elachyptera
- Bipindensis Elachyptera
Synonyms
- Hippocratea bipindensis Loes. ex Fritsch [unknown]
Description
Elachyptera bipindensis (also called Bipinden Elachyptera, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a grey-brown bark. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Elachyptera bipindensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elachyptera bipindensis is white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elachyptera bipindensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or screen.
Where to Find Elachyptera bipindensis
Elachyptera bipindensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Elachyptera bipindensis FAQ
What is the common name of Elachyptera bipindensis?
Bipindi elachyptera
What is the natural habitat of Elachyptera bipindensis?
Lowland rainforest
What is the average height of Elachyptera bipindensis?
2-3 meters
Species in the Elachyptera genus
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Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,