Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
glaber
ID:
526136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Actes Congr. Int. Bot. Amst. 1877: 84 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525468

Common Names

  • Glabrous Alectryon
  • Glabrous Bur-Marigold
  • Glabrous Cudweed

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Synonyms

  • Spanoghea glabra Blume [unknown]

Description

Alectryon glaber (also called Alectryon, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It has a short trunk and large, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, fertile soils and is often found in dense forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alectryon glaber is used in traditional medicine and as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alectryon glaber is a shrub or small tree that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings may also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Where to Find Alectryon glaber

Alectryon glaber is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Alectryon glaber FAQ

What is the common name of Alectryon glaber?

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What is the native habitat of Alectryon glaber?

Native to New Zealand

Species in the Alectryon genus

Alectryon affinis, Alectryon bleeseri, Alectryon cardiocarpus, Alectryon carinatus, Alectryon celebicus, Alectryon connatum, Alectryon coriaceus, Alectryon diversifolius, Alectryon excelsus, Alectryon excisus, Alectryon ferrugineum, Alectryon forsythii, Alectryon fuscus, Alectryon glaber, Alectryon grandifolius, Alectryon inaequilaterus, Alectryon kangeanensis, Alectryon kimberleyanus, Alectryon laevis, Alectryon macrococcum, Alectryon macrophyllus, Alectryon mahoe, Alectryon mollis, Alectryon myrmecophilus, Alectryon ochraceus, Alectryon oleifolius, Alectryon pubescens, Alectryon ramiflorus, Alectryon repandodentatus, Alectryon reticulatus, Alectryon samoensis, Alectryon semicinereum, Alectryon serratus, Alectryon sphaerococcum, Alectryon strigosus, Alectryon subcinereum, Alectryon subdentatum, Alectryon tomentosum, Alectryon tropicus, Alectryon unilobatus,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628008: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.