Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
grammisticta
ID:
559072

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cordem.) Coode

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 31: 224 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558404

Common Names

  • Badula grammisticta
  • Grammisticta Badula
  • Grammisticta False Rosewood

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Synonyms

  • Badula maculata Mez [unknown]
  • Icacorea grammisticta Cordem. [unknown]

Description

Badula grammisticta (also called 'Grammist Ebony', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading, rounded crown and its leaves are leathery, dark green and glossy. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and is often found in areas of high altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Badula grammisticta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Badula grammisticta has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Badula grammisticta can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly, but not overly, and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Badula grammisticta

Badula grammisticta can be found in Madagascar.

Badula grammisticta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Badula grammisticta?

Badula grammisticta

What is the common name of Badula grammisticta?

Grammisticta Badula

What is the natural habitat of Badula grammisticta?

It is found in tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2667770: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy (1835-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cordem.' in the authors string.
Mark James Elgar Coode (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coode' in the authors string.