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
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.
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,