Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
504968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vict.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Univ. Montréal 63: 31 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504300



Common Names

  • Spathelia wrightii
  • Wright's Spathelia
  • Wright Spathelia


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Synonyms

  • Spathelia leonis Vict. [unknown]
  • Spathelia yumuriensis Vict. [unknown]

Description

Spathelia wrightii (also called Wright's Spathelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and it grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Spathelia wrightii is used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spathelia wrightii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathelia wrightii is a species of bromeliad native to Peru and Bolivia. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Spathelia wrightii

Spathelia wrightii is native to India and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Spathelia wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spathelia wrightii?

Spathelia wrightii

What is the common name of Spathelia wrightii?

Wright's Spathelia

What is the natural habitat of Spathelia wrightii?

It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands in south-eastern Australia.

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,