Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
excoriata
ID:
1579825

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.E.Jiménez & Barrie

Source:

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042275



Common Names

  • Wimmeria excoriata
  • Excoriate Wimmeria
  • Wimmeria


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Description

Wimmeria excoriata (also called 'Excoriated Wimmeria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Celastraceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

Uses & Benefits

Wimmeria excoriata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wimmeria excoriata has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves that are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wimmeria excoriata is a shrub that is native to India. It is easy to grow and propagate from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings. It can also be grown from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Wimmeria excoriata

Wimmeria excoriata is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Wimmeria excoriata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wimmeria excoriata?

Wimmeria excoriata

What is the common name of Wimmeria excoriata?

Excoriate Wimmeria

Where is Wimmeria excoriata native to?

India

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,