Status:
valid
Authors:
Finet & Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 4: 11 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647650
Common Names
- Dillenia turbinata
- Turbinate Dillenia
- Turbinate Tree
Synonyms
- Dillenia heterosepala Finet & Gagnep. [unknown]
Description
Dillenia turbinata (also called Turbinate Dillenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dilleniaceae family. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Talaud Islands, Indonesia and is found in lowland and montane rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dillenia turbinata 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 turbinata is a white, five-petalled bloom with a yellow centre. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dillenia turbinata 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 turbinata
Dillenia turbinata is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Dillenia turbinata FAQ
What is the common name of Dillenia turbinata?
Turbinate Dillenia
What is the scientific name of Turbinate Dillenia?
Dillenia turbinata
What is the natural habitat of Dillenia turbinata?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands
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,