Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 544 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550676
Common Names
- Arytera arcuata
- Arcuate Arytera
- Curved Arytera
Synonyms
- Cupania micrantha Pancher ex Guillaumin [unknown]
Description
Arytera arcuata (also called Arcuate Arytera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall and has a stem diameter of up to 0.5 centimeters. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arytera arcuata is used as a food source, for timber, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make furniture, musical instruments, and handicrafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arytera arcuata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, needle-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arytera arcuata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 8-10 cm long. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are ready for planting in the garden.
Where to Find Arytera arcuata
Arytera arcuata is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Arytera arcuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arytera arcuata?
Arytera arcuata
What is the common name of Arytera arcuata?
Arcuate arytera
Where is Arytera arcuata found?
Arytera arcuata is found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka
Species in the Arytera genus
Arytera arcuata,
Arytera bifoliata,
Arytera bifoliolata,
Arytera brachyphylla,
Arytera brackenridgei,
Arytera chartacea,
Arytera collina,
Arytera densiflora,
Arytera dictyoneura,
Arytera distylis,
Arytera divaricata,
Arytera foveolata,
Arytera gracilipes,
Arytera lautereriana,
Arytera lepidota,
Arytera lineosquamulata,
Arytera littoralis,
Arytera microphylla,
Arytera miniata,
Arytera morobeana,
Arytera multijuga,
Arytera musca,
Arytera nekorensis,
Arytera neoebudensis,
Arytera novaebrittanniae,
Arytera pauciflora,
Arytera pseudofoveolata,
Species in the Sapindaceae family