Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Species:
ceylanica
ID:
506252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 6: 350 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505584



Common Names

  • Strombosia ceylanica
  • Ceylonese Strombosia
  • Ceylonese Olive


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Synonyms

  • Sphaerocarya leprosa Dalzell [unknown]
  • Strombosia leprosa (Dalz.) Talbot [unknown]
  • Strombosia latifolia Stapf [unknown]
  • Strombosia rotundifolia King [unknown]
  • Strombosia rapaneoides S.Moore [unknown]
  • Strombosia multiflora King [unknown]
  • Strombosia membranacea Valeton [unknown]
  • Anacolosa maingayi Mast. [unknown]
  • Strombosia ceylanica membranacea (Blume) Hochr. [unknown]
  • Lavallea ceylanica (Gardner) Baill. [unknown]
  • Strombosia maingayi (Masters) Whitmore [unknown]

Description

Strombosia ceylanica (also called Ceylon Strombosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Olacaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka to China, Japan, and Indonesia. It is a small shrub, growing in open forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Strombosia ceylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Strombosia ceylanica var. macrophylla Phoon

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strombosia ceylanica has a white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strombosia ceylanica is a tropical evergreen tree that can be cultivated in warm climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Strombosia ceylanica

Strombosia ceylanica can be found in tropical Asia.

Strombosia ceylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strombosia ceylanica?

Strombosia ceylanica

What is the common name of Strombosia ceylanica?

Ceylonese Strombosia

What is the natural habitat of Strombosia ceylanica?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

Species in the Olacaceae family

Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,

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