Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41: 309 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703230
Common Names
- Ginalloa andamanica
- Andamanica Ginalloa
- Ginalloa
Description
Ginalloa andamanica (also called Andaman Ginalloa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown with leathery leaves. It is found in moist, evergreen forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ginalloa andamanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ginalloa andamanica has yellow flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ginalloa andamanica can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the plants become established.
Where to Find Ginalloa andamanica
Ginalloa andamanica can be found in India.
Ginalloa andamanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ginalloa andamanica?
Ginalloa andamanica
What is the natural habitat of Ginalloa andamanica?
Tropical rainforests of the Andaman Islands
What are the common names of Ginalloa andamanica?
Andamanica Ginalloa
Species in the Ginalloa genus
Species in the Santalaceae family
Acanthosyris annonagustata,
Acanthosyris asipapote,
Acanthosyris falcata,
Acanthosyris glabrata,
Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii,
Acanthosyris spinescens,
Amphorogyne celastroides,
Amphorogyne spicata,
Amphorogyne staufferi,
Anthobolus erythrocaulis,
Anthobolus filifolius,
Anthobolus foveolatus,
Anthobolus leptomeroides,
Antidaphne amazonensis,
Antidaphne andina,
Antidaphne antidaphneoides,
Antidaphne glaziovii,
Antidaphne hondurensis,
Antidaphne punctulata,
Antidaphne schottii,
Antidaphne viscoidea,
Antidaphne wrightii,
Arceuthobium abietinum,
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae,
Arceuthobium americanum,
Arceuthobium apachecum,
Arceuthobium azoricum,
Arceuthobium bicarinatum,
Arceuthobium blumeri,
Arceuthobium californicum,
Arceuthobium campylopodum,
Arceuthobium chinense,
Arceuthobium cyanocarpum,
Arceuthobium divaricatum,
Arceuthobium douglasii,
Arceuthobium gillii,
Arceuthobium globosum,
Arceuthobium guatemalense,
Arceuthobium hondurense,
Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae,
Arceuthobium littorum,
Arceuthobium microcarpum,
Arceuthobium minutissimum,
Arceuthobium monticola,
Arceuthobium nigrum,
Arceuthobium occidentale,
Arceuthobium oxycedri,
Arceuthobium pendens,
Arceuthobium pini,
Arceuthobium pusillum,