Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
venenata
ID:
966769

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.K.Lee & F.N.Wei

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 2: 129 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966107



Common Names

  • Excoecaria venenata
  • Venomous Excoecaria
  • Venomous Tree


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Description

Excoecaria venenata (also called Poison 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, elliptic-shaped leaves that are dark green in color and have a yellowish-green midrib.

Uses & Benefits

Excoecaria venenata is a species of flowering plant native to Malaysia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make baskets and hats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Excoecaria venenata 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 venenata is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. The seeds should be kept moist until germination, which can take up to three weeks.

Where to Find Excoecaria venenata

Excoecaria venenata is native to tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia.

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-83497: Based on the initial data import
Shu Kang Lee (b.1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Lee' in the authors string.
Fa Nan Wei (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Wei' in the authors string.