Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
andamanica
ID:
359519

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King) H.B.Naithani & S.Biswas

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Flow. Pl. India, Nepal & Bhutan : 95 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358851



Common Names

  • Andaman Loeseneriella
  • Andaman Tree
  • Andaman Wattle


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Synonyms

  • Hippocratea andamanica King [unknown]

Description

Loeseneriella andamanica (also called Andaman loeseneriella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India and is found in lowland rainforest and along roadsides. It is a small shrub with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Loeseneriella andamanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loeseneriella andamanica has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loeseneriella andamanica is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The tree will produce cones in the summer and should be harvested before the cones open.

Where to Find Loeseneriella andamanica

Loeseneriella andamanica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Loeseneriella andamanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loeseneriella andamanica?

Loeseneriella andamanica

What is the common name of Loeseneriella andamanica?

Andaman loeseneriella

What is the natural habitat of Loeseneriella andamanica?

It is found in moist forests in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Loeseneriella genus

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

George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
H.B. Naithani (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Naithani' in the authors string.
Sas Biswas (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Biswas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:948152-1: Based on the initial data import