Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
stipitata
ID:
250398

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Walln.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Linzer Biol. Beitr. 23: 777 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249730



Common Names

  • Nealchornea stipitata
  • Stipitate Nealchornea
  • Stipitate Nealchornea Tree


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Description

Nealchornea stipitata (also called 'Bastard Sandalwood' and 'White Sandalwood', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, usually up to 20 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in lowland and hill forests, up to an elevation of 1000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Nealchornea stipitata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a wood preservative. The bark is used in the construction of boats and canoes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nealchornea stipitata are white or yellowish-white, with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nealchornea stipitata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Nealchornea stipitata

Nealchornea stipitata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Nealchornea stipitata FAQ

What is the common name of Nealchornea stipitata?

Stipitate nealchornea

What is the growth rate of Nealchornea stipitata?

Moderate to fast

What is the light requirement of Nealchornea stipitata?

Full sun to partial shade

Species in the Nealchornea genus

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-133367: Based on the initial data import
Bruno Wallnöfer (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Walln.' in the authors string.