Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaber
ID:
506618

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Corner

Source:
ksu

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 19: 22 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505950



Common Names

  • Smooth false mastic
  • Smooth mastic
  • Streblus glaber


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Synonyms

  • Paratrophis glabra (Merr.) Steenis [unknown]
  • Pseudostreblus caudatus Ridl. [unknown]
  • Streblus laevifolius Diels [unknown]
  • Chevalierodendron glabrum (Merr.) J.-F.Leroy [unknown]
  • Gironniera glabra Merr. [unknown]

Description

Streblus glaber (also called Smooth Streblus, among many other common names) is a small tree that is native to tropical Asia. It grows up to 5m in height and has yellow flowers. It grows in humid forests and rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Streblus glaber is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Streblus glaber sub. australiensis (C.T.White) C.C.Berg
Streblus glaber sub. urophyllus (Diels) C.C.Berg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Streblus glaber is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streblus glaber can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot. These sections should then be replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Streblus glaber

Streblus glaber is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Streblus glaber FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streblus glaber?

Streblus glaber

What is the natural habitat of Streblus glaber?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

What is the flowering season of Streblus glaber?

Spring and summer

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Edred John Henry Corner (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:584635-1: Based on the initial data import