Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tacapala
ID:
686377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leenh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 32: 430 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685710



Common Names

  • Fagraea tacapala
  • Tacapala Ebony
  • Tacapala Fagraea


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Description

Fagraea tacapala (also called 'Taka Pala', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Fagraea tacapala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fagraea tacapala sub. tacapala
Fagraea tacapala sub. ceramensis Leenh.
Fagraea tacapala sub. gracilis Leenh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Fagraea tacapala are white and tubular in shape, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fagraea tacapala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Fagraea tacapala

Fagraea tacapala can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Fagraea tacapala FAQ

What are the common names of Fagraea tacapala?

The common names of Fagraea tacapala are Malay rosewood, Kedondong, and Kedondong laut.

What is the natural habitat of Fagraea tacapala?

The natural habitat of Fagraea tacapala is in lowland forests, mangroves, and coastal areas in Southeast Asia.

What are the uses of Fagraea tacapala?

Fagraea tacapala is used for its timber, which is used in furniture and construction, and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb.

Species in the Fagraea genus

Fagraea acutibracteata, Fagraea annulata, Fagraea auriculata, Fagraea berteroana, Fagraea blumei, Fagraea bodenii, Fagraea borneensis, Fagraea carnosa, Fagraea carstensensis, Fagraea ceilanica, Fagraea coromandelina, Fagraea crassifolia, Fagraea curtisii, Fagraea dulitensis, Fagraea epiphytica, Fagraea euneura, Fagraea eymae, Fagraea fastigiata, Fagraea floribunda, Fagraea gardeniiflora, Fagraea gardenioides, Fagraea gitingensis, Fagraea graciliflora, Fagraea gracilipes, Fagraea havilandii, Fagraea iliasii, Fagraea imperialis, Fagraea involucrata, Fagraea kalimantanensis, Fagraea kinabaluensis, Fagraea kuminii, Fagraea litoralis, Fagraea longiflora, Fagraea longipetiolata, Fagraea macroscypha, Fagraea megalantha, Fagraea oblonga, Fagraea oreophila, Fagraea plumeriiflora, Fagraea pyriformis, Fagraea rarissima, Fagraea renae, Fagraea resinosa, Fagraea ridleyi, Fagraea salticola, Fagraea splendens, Fagraea stonei, Fagraea tacapala, Fagraea ternatana, Fagraea truncata,

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

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