Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
gliroides
ID:
603546

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.F.Stevens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Contr. Herb. Austral. 11: 13 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602878



Common Names

  • Chisocheton Gliroides
  • Gliriform Chisocheton
  • Gliriform Chisocheton


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Description

Chisocheton gliroides (also called Gliricidia-like Chisocheton, among many other common names) is a small tree with a spreading crown and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Chisocheton gliroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chisocheton gliroides are white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chisocheton gliroides is a hardy, evergreen tree that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Chisocheton gliroides

Chisocheton gliroides is native to Malaysia and can be found in lowland forests.

Chisocheton gliroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chisocheton gliroides?

Chisocheton gliroides

What is the common name of Chisocheton gliroides?

Gliricidia

What is the natural habitat of Chisocheton gliroides?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Chisocheton genus

Chisocheton aenigmaticus, Chisocheton amabilis, Chisocheton cauliflorus, Chisocheton celebica, Chisocheton ceramicus, Chisocheton crustularii, Chisocheton cumingianus, Chisocheton curranii, Chisocheton diversifolius, Chisocheton dysoxylifolius, Chisocheton erythrocarpus, Chisocheton gliroides, Chisocheton granatum, Chisocheton grandiflorus, Chisocheton koordersii, Chisocheton lansiifolius, Chisocheton laosensis, Chisocheton lasiocarpus, Chisocheton lasiogynus, Chisocheton longistipitatus, Chisocheton macranthus, Chisocheton macrophyllus, Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis, Chisocheton medusae, Chisocheton mendozai, Chisocheton montanus, Chisocheton novobritannicus, Chisocheton patens, Chisocheton pauciflorus, Chisocheton pellegrinianus, Chisocheton penduliflorus, Chisocheton pentandrus, Chisocheton perakensis, Chisocheton pilosus, Chisocheton pohlianus, Chisocheton polyandrus, Chisocheton rex, Chisocheton ruber, Chisocheton sapindinus, Chisocheton sarasinorum, Chisocheton sarawakanus, Chisocheton sayeri, Chisocheton schoddei, Chisocheton setosus, Chisocheton stellatus, Chisocheton tenuis, Chisocheton tomentosus, Chisocheton velutinus, Chisocheton vindictae, Chisocheton warburgii,

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2718927: Based on the initial data import
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.