Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
704141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(1): 23 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703474



Common Names

  • Glandonia macrocarpa
  • Macrocarpa Glandonia
  • Glandonia


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Synonyms

  • Burdachia macrocarpa Benth. ex Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Glandonia macrocarpa (also called Large-Fruited Glandonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrub, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Glandonia macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glandonia macrocarpa has white or yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glandonia macrocarpa is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The rooted cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Glandonia macrocarpa

Glandonia macrocarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Glandonia macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glandonia macrocarpa?

Glandonia macrocarpa

What type of plant is Glandonia macrocarpa?

Perennial

Where does Glandonia macrocarpa grow?

It is native to Australia

Species in the Glandonia genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References