Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
rukam
ID:
926368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zoll. & Moritzi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Syst. Verz. Java : 33 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925703



Common Names

  • Rukam
  • Rukam Flacourtia
  • Wild Mangosteen


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Description

Flacourtia rukam (also called Rukam 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 rukam is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flacourtia rukam 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Flacourtia rukam is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Flacourtia rukam

Flacourtia rukam is native to India and Southeast Asia.

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-4813302: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.
Alexander Moritzi (1806-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moritzi' in the authors string.