Walsura sarawakensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.P.Clark
Source:
ksu
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Blumea 38: 283 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418027
Common Names
- Walsura sarawakensis
- Sarawakensis Walsura
- Walsura
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Walsura sarawakensis (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 sarawakensis 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 sarawakensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Walsura sarawakensis 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 sarawakensis
Walsura sarawakensis can be found in Malaysia.
Walsura sarawakensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Walsura sarawakensis?
Walsura sarawakensis
What is the common name of Walsura sarawakensis?
Sarawak Walsura
Where is Walsura sarawakensis native to?
India and Sri Lanka
Species in the Walsura genus
Walsura gardneri, Walsura bonii, Walsura candollei, Walsura dehiscens, Walsura monopbylla, Walsura trichostemon, Walsura poilanei, Walsura oxycarpa, Walsura pachycaulon, Walsura trifoliolata, Walsura robusta, Walsura sarawakensis, Walsura pinnata, Walsura tubulata, Walsura villosa, Walsura decipiens,
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
T.P. Clark: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Clark' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:977521-1: Based on the initial data import