Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
yapurensis
ID:
250399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 7: 298 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249731



Common Names

  • Nealchornea yapurensis
  • Yapurensis Nealchornea
  • Yapurensis Nealchornea Tree


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Description

Nealchornea yapurensis (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 yapurensis 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 yapurensis 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 yapurensis 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 yapurensis

Nealchornea yapurensis is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Nealchornea yapurensis FAQ

What is the common name of Nealchornea yapurensis?

Yapurensis nealchornea

What is the growth rate of Nealchornea yapurensis?

Moderate to fast

What is the light requirement of Nealchornea yapurensis?

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-133368: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.