Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 60 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418005
Common Names
- Walsura trichostemon
- Trichostemon Walsura
- Walsura
Description
Walsura trichostemon (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 trichostemon is a species of shrub native to South Africa. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Walsura trichostemon has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Walsura trichostemon is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, moist soil and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a warm, moist soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Walsura trichostemon
Walsura trichostemon is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.
Walsura trichostemon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Walsura trichostemon?
Walsura trichostemon
What is the common name of Walsura trichostemon?
Trichostemon Walsura
Where is Walsura trichostemon 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,