Wallacea insignis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Benth. & Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 1: 321 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418011
Common Names
- Wallacea insignis
- Insignis Wallacea
- Wallacea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wallacea insignis (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
Wallacea insignis 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
The flower of Wallacea insignis 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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Wallacea insignis 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 Wallacea insignis
Wallacea insignis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.
Wallacea insignis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wallacea insignis?
Wallacea insignis
What is the common name of Wallacea insignis?
Distinguished Wallacea
Where is Wallacea insignis native to?
India and Sri Lanka
Species in the Wallacea genus
Species in the Ochnaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2450786: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.