Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
966719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 4: 386 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966057



Common Names

  • Oppositifolia Excoecaria
  • Oppositifolia Blinding Tree
  • Oppositifolia Milky Mangrove


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Description

Excoecaria oppositifolia (also called Opposite-Leaved Mangrove, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in mangrove forests, estuaries, and coastal areas. It has glossy, opposite-shaped leaves that are dark green in color and have a yellowish-green midrib.

Uses & Benefits

Excoecaria oppositifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Excoecaria oppositifolia var. crenulata (Wight) Chakrab. & M.Gangop.
Excoecaria oppositifolia var. oppositifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Excoecaria oppositifolia is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Excoecaria oppositifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Excoecaria oppositifolia

Excoecaria oppositifolia is native to Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Species in the Excoecaria genus

Excoecaria acerifolia, Excoecaria acuminata, Excoecaria agallocha, Excoecaria antsingyensis, Excoecaria aporusifolia, Excoecaria bantamensis, Excoecaria benthamiana, Excoecaria borneensis, Excoecaria bussei, Excoecaria canjoerensis, Excoecaria cochinchinensis, Excoecaria confertiflora, Excoecaria cuspidata, Excoecaria dallachyana, Excoecaria formosana, Excoecaria glaucescens, Excoecaria goudotiana, Excoecaria grahamii, Excoecaria guineensis, Excoecaria holophylla, Excoecaria kawakamii, Excoecaria laotica, Excoecaria lissophylla, Excoecaria madagascariensis, Excoecaria magenjensis, Excoecaria obtusa, Excoecaria oppositifolia, Excoecaria pachyphylla, Excoecaria parvifolia, Excoecaria perrieri, Excoecaria philippinensis, Excoecaria poilanei, Excoecaria rectinervis, Excoecaria simii, Excoecaria stenophylla, Excoecaria thouarsiana, Excoecaria venenata,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-83451: Based on the initial data import
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.