Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
agastyamalayanum
ID:
506941

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.S.S.Kumar, Dan & G.M.Nair

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 24: 543 (2006 publ. 2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506273



Common Names

  • Acrotrema agastyamalayanum
  • Agastyamalayan Acrotrema
  • Agastyamalayan Tree


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Description

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum (also called Agastyamalayan Acrotrema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to India and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acrotrema agastyamalayanum is a small, yellow, spherical flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Acrotrema agastyamalayanum

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum is found in India.

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrotrema agastyamalayanum?

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum

What is the natural habitat of Acrotrema agastyamalayanum?

Tropical rainforests

What are the blooming season of Acrotrema agastyamalayanum?

Summer

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2603411: Based on the initial data import
Ettickal Sukumaran Santhosh Kumar (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.S.S.Kumar' in the authors string.
Mathew Dan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dan' in the authors string.
G.M. Nair: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Nair' in the authors string.