Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
ilicifolium
ID:
705362

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) C.Y.Cheng & Q.S.Ma

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 45(3): 92 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704695



Common Names

  • Glyptopetalum Ilicifolium
  • Ilicifolium Glyptopetalum
  • Glyptopetalum Plant


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Synonyms

  • Euonymus ilicifolius Franch. [unknown]
  • Pragmotessara ilicifolia Pierre [unknown]

Description

Glyptopetalum ilicifolium (also called Holly-leaved Glyptopetalum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It is a small evergreen shrub growing up to 2 m tall, with small, holly-like leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Glyptopetalum ilicifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyptopetalum ilicifolium has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyptopetalum ilicifolium is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It has a long flowering period from spring to autumn.

Where to Find Glyptopetalum ilicifolium

Glyptopetalum ilicifolium is native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in open forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Glyptopetalum ilicifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glyptopetalum ilicifolium?

Glyptopetalum ilicifolium

What are the common names of Glyptopetalum ilicifolium?

Glyptopetalum ilicifolium is commonly known as the wild petunia

What is the family of Glyptopetalum ilicifolium?

Glyptopetalum ilicifolium belongs to the family Solanaceae

Species in the Glyptopetalum genus

Glyptopetalum reticulinerve, Glyptopetalum acuminatissimum, Glyptopetalum angulatum, Glyptopetalum aquifolium, Glyptopetalum calocarpum, Glyptopetalum calyptratum, Glyptopetalum chaudocense, Glyptopetalum euonymoides, Glyptopetalum euphlebium, Glyptopetalum feddei, Glyptopetalum fengii, Glyptopetalum geloniifolium, Glyptopetalum gracilipes, Glyptopetalum grandiflorum, Glyptopetalum harmandianum, Glyptopetalum ilicifolium, Glyptopetalum lawsonii, Glyptopetalum loheri, Glyptopetalum longipedicellatum, Glyptopetalum longepedunculatum, Glyptopetalum marivelense, Glyptopetalum palawanense, Glyptopetalum poilanei, Glyptopetalum quadrangulare, Glyptopetalum rhytidophyllum, Glyptopetalum sclerocarpum, Glyptopetalum stixifolium, Glyptopetalum subcordatum, Glyptopetalum thorelii, Glyptopetalum tonkinense, Glyptopetalum zeylanicum, Glyptopetalum integrifolium, Glyptopetalum pallidifolium, Glyptopetalum vidalii, Glyptopetalum verticillatum,

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-2827830: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Cheng Jingrong (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Cheng' in the authors string.
Qi Sheng Ma: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.S.Ma' in the authors string.