Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
418699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Retzia 1: 147 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418031



Common Names

  • Walsura pinnata
  • Pinnata Walsura
  • Walsura


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Synonyms

  • Napeodendron altissimum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Walsura elata Pierre [unknown]
  • Walsura aherniana Perkins [unknown]
  • Walsura glauca C.E.C.Fisch. [unknown]
  • Walsura grandifolia Ridl. [unknown]
  • Walsura hypoleuca Kurz [unknown]
  • Walsura angulata Craib [unknown]
  • Walsura neurodes Hiern [unknown]
  • Walsura villamilii Merr. [unknown]
  • Heynea cochinchinensis Baill. [unknown]
  • Walsura yunnanensis C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Walsura cochinchinensis Harms [unknown]

Description

Walsura pinnata (also called Indian Beechwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Asia. It has a spreading habit and grows in dry, deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Walsura pinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its diuretic, antiseptic, and astringent properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Walsura pinnata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut-like structure with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Walsura pinnata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds directly into the garden in the spring. The seeds should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 6 inches apart. Once established, it will need regular watering and fertilizing. Propagation can be done by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and rooting them in moist soil.

Where to Find Walsura pinnata

Walsura pinnata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Walsura pinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Walsura pinnata?

Walsura pinnata

What is the common name of Walsura pinnata?

Pinnate Walsura

Where is Walsura pinnata native to?

India and Sri Lanka

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