Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
967912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 3: 302 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967250



Common Names

  • Flueggea tinctoria
  • Dye Flueggea
  • Dye Wattle


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Description

Flueggea tinctoria (also called Dye Flueggea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Flueggea tinctoria is used as a source of food and medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flueggea tinctoria has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flueggea tinctoria can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Flueggea tinctoria

Flueggea tinctoria can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-84616: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.