Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
indica
ID:
236989

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dalzell) Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 387 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236321



Common Names

  • Margaritaria indica
  • Indian Margaritaria
  • Margaritaria


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus indicus (Dalzell) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Prosorus indicus Dalzell [unknown]
  • Bridelia berryana Wall. [unknown]
  • Calococcus sundaicus Kurz ex Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Diasperus indicus (Dalzell) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Margaritaria indica (also called Indica, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Margaritaria indica is used for its ornamental value and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Margaritaria indica for. indica
Margaritaria indica for. vestita (J.J.Sm.) C.Barker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Margaritaria indica is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a black or brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Margaritaria indica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Margaritaria indica

Margaritaria indica is native to tropical and subtropical Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Margaritaria indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Margaritaria indica?

Margaritaria indica

What are the common names of Margaritaria indica?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Margaritaria indica?

It is found in tropical rainforests of India

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-120583: Based on the initial data import
Nicol Alexander Dalzell (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalzell' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.