Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
festiva
ID:
664321

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers) A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 388 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663653



Common Names

  • Elachyptera festiva
  • Festiva Elachyptera
  • Festiva Elachyptera


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Synonyms

  • Hippocratea campestris Peyr. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea festiva Miers [unknown]

Description

Elachyptera festiva (also called Festive 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 festiva 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 festiva is white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elachyptera festiva can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Elachyptera festiva

Elachyptera festiva is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Elachyptera festiva FAQ

What is the common name of Elachyptera festiva?

Festive elachyptera

What is the natural habitat of Elachyptera festiva?

Lowland rainforest

What is the average height of Elachyptera festiva?

2-3 meters

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2784969: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.