Reevesia glaucophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.H.Hsue
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 272 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141252
Common Names
- Reevesia glaucophylla
- Glaucophylla Reevesia
- Glaucophylla
Searching for Reevesia glaucophylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Reevesia glaucophylla (also called Reevesia glaucophylla, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Australia and New Guinea. It grows in open forests, woodlands, and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Reevesia glaucophylla is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Reevesia glaucophylla has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with glaucous-colored leaves.
Searching for Reevesia glaucophylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Reevesia glaucophylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and ensure that the soil is kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Reevesia glaucophylla
Reevesia glaucophylla is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Reevesia genus
Reevesia orbicularis, Reevesia wallichii, Reevesia gagnepainiana, Reevesia macrocarpa, Reevesia yersinii, Reevesia botingensis, Reevesia lofouensis, Reevesia formosana, Reevesia shangszeensis, Reevesia lancifolia, Reevesia pycnantha, Reevesia thyrsoidea, Reevesia longipetiolata, Reevesia orbicularifolia, Reevesia rotundifolia, Reevesia glaucophylla, Reevesia tomentosa, Reevesia rubronervia, Reevesia pubescens, Reevesia lumlingensis, Reevesia clarkii,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-30401899: Based on the initial data import
Hsiang Hao Hsue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.H.Hsue' in the authors string.