Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb. ex DC.) Walp.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 2: 114 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657551
Common Names
- Duabanga grandiflora
- Large-flowered Duabanga
- Duabanga Grandiflora
Synonyms
- Duabanga sonneratioides Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
- Lagerstroemia grandiflora Roxb. ex DC. [unknown]
- Leptospartion grandiflorum Griff. [unknown]
Description
Duabanga grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Duabanga, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, with large, ovate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Duabanga grandiflora is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens. It has a high resistance to drought and can be used as a hedge or screen. The plant has a long flowering period and can be used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duabanga grandiflora has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Duabanga grandiflora is a slow-growing shrub that prefers a warm, humid climate and moist soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the ground.
Where to Find Duabanga grandiflora
Duabanga grandiflora can be found in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Duabanga grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duabanga grandiflora?
Duabanga grandiflora
What is the family of Duabanga grandiflora?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Duabanga grandiflora?
Large-flowered Duabanga
Species in the Duabanga genus
Species in the Lythraceae family
Adenaria floribunda,
Ammannia aegyptiaca,
Ammannia alternifolia,
Ammannia anagalloides,
Ammannia aspera,
Ammannia auriculata,
Ammannia baccifera,
Ammannia coccinea,
Ammannia cordata,
Ammannia crassicaulis,
Ammannia crinipes,
Ammannia debilis,
Ammannia desertorum,
Ammannia dodecandra,
Ammannia elata,
Ammannia gracilis,
Ammannia latifolia,
Ammannia linearipetala,
Ammannia loandensis,
Ammannia multiflora,
Ammannia myriophylloides,
Ammannia nagpurensis,
Ammannia octandra,
Ammannia passerinoides,
Ammannia prieuriana,
Ammannia prostrata,
Ammannia quadriciliata,
Ammannia robusta,
Ammannia sarcophylla,
Ammannia schaeferi,
Ammannia senegalensis,
Ammannia triflora,
Ammannia uniflora,
Ammannia urceolata,
Ammannia verticillata,
Ammannia wormskioldii,
Ammannia calcicola,
Ammannia heterophylla,
Ammannia pauciramosa,
Ammannia pubescens,
Ammannia praetermissa,
Ammannia andongensis,
Ammannia angolensis,
Ammannia angustifolia,
Ammannia arnhemica,
Ammannia aurita,
Ammannia baumii,
Ammannia bequaertii,
Ammannia brevistyla,
Ammannia burttii,