Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
zeylanicum
ID:
705385

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 8: 268 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704718



Common Names

  • Glyptopetalum zeylanicum
  • Ceylon Glyptopetalum
  • Ceylon Glyptopetalum


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Description

Glyptopetalum zeylanicum (also called 'Ceylon Rose', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Glyptopetalum zeylanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Glyptopetalum zeylanicum var. brevipedicellatum Ding Hou
Glyptopetalum zeylanicum var. zeylanicum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyptopetalum zeylanicum has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyptopetalum zeylanicum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Glyptopetalum zeylanicum

Glyptopetalum zeylanicum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Glyptopetalum zeylanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glyptopetalum zeylanicum?

Glyptopetalum zeylanicum

What is the family of Glyptopetalum zeylanicum?

Thymelaeaceae

What is the common name of Glyptopetalum zeylanicum?

Ceylon Glyptopetalum

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,

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