Flacourtia amalotricha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amalotricha
ID:
926287
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 25: 493 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925622
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Flacourtia amalotricha (also called White Mangosteen, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a single trunk, greyish-white bark, and a crown of glossy green foliage. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses.
Uses & Benefits
Flacourtia amalotricha is a popular ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for shade. The timber is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flacourtia amalotricha flower is a white to creamy-white color, with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, light brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling has a single stem with a pair of opposite, lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flacourtia amalotricha can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained medium. The plants should be grown in a sunny position and watered regularly.
Where to Find Flacourtia amalotricha
Flacourtia amalotricha is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Species in the Flacourtia genus
Flacourtia amalotricha, Flacourtia cavaleriei, Flacourtia degeneri, Flacourtia flavescens, Flacourtia helferi, Flacourtia indica, Flacourtia inermis, Flacourtia jangomas, Flacourtia kinabaluensis, Flacourtia latifolia, Flacourtia mollipila, Flacourtia mollis, Flacourtia montana, Flacourtia occidentalis, Flacourtia oppositifolia, Flacourtia rukam, Flacourtia subintegra, Flacourtia territorialis, Flacourtia tomentella, Flacourtia vitiensis, Flacourtia vogelii, Flacourtia zippelii,
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4813221: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.