Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
sumatrana
ID:
648313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 620 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647645

Common Names

  • Dillenia sumatrana
  • Sumatrana Dillenia
  • Sumatrana

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Synonyms

  • Wormia meliosmifolia King [unknown]
  • Dillenia elmeri Merr. [unknown]
  • Dillenia meliosmifolia Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]

Description

Dillenia sumatrana (also called Elephant Apple, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dilleniaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Sumatra, Indonesia and is found in lowland and montane rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dillenia sumatrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, fuel, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dillenia sumatrana is a white, five-petalled bloom with a yellow centre. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dillenia sumatrana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be grown in a sheltered location.

Where to Find Dillenia sumatrana

Dillenia sumatrana can be found in Sumatra, Indonesia.

Dillenia sumatrana FAQ

What type of plant is Dillenia sumatrana?

Dillenia sumatrana is a species of flowering plant in the Dilleniaceae family.

Where does Dillenia sumatrana grow?

Dillenia sumatrana is native to Sumatra.

What is the growth habit of Dillenia sumatrana?

Dillenia sumatrana is an evergreen tree with a height of up to 20 m.

Species in the Dillenia genus

Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana, Dillenia biflora, Dillenia blanchardii, Dillenia bolsteri, Dillenia borneensis, Dillenia bracteata, Dillenia castaneifolia, Dillenia celebica, Dillenia crenatifolia, Dillenia cyclopensis, Dillenia diantha, Dillenia excelsa, Dillenia eximia, Dillenia fagifolia, Dillenia ferruginea, Dillenia fischeri, Dillenia hookeri, Dillenia indica, Dillenia ingens, Dillenia insignis, Dillenia insularum, Dillenia luzoniensis, Dillenia mansonii, Dillenia marsupialis, Dillenia megalantha, Dillenia monantha, Dillenia montana, Dillenia nalagi, Dillenia obovata, Dillenia ochreata, Dillenia ovalifolia, Dillenia ovata, Dillenia papuana, Dillenia parkinsonii, Dillenia parviflora, Dillenia pentagyna, Dillenia philippinensis, Dillenia ptempoda, Dillenia pulchella, Dillenia quercifolia, Dillenia reifferscheidia, Dillenia reticulata, Dillenia retusa, Dillenia salomonensis, Dillenia scabrella,

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,