Handeliodendron bodinieri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bodinieri
ID:
1135895
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Lév.) Rehder
Source:
tro
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 16: 66 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135233
Common Names
- Handeliodendron bodinieri
- Bodinieri Handeliodendron
- Bodinier's Handeliodendron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Handeliodendron bodinieri (also called Bodinieri Handeliodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is a small deciduous tree that grows up to 8 m tall and has a spreading crown. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in dry and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Handeliodendron bodinieri is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Handeliodendron bodinieri are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Handeliodendron bodinieri is a tropical tree that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Handeliodendron bodinieri
Handeliodendron bodinieri is native to the rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Handeliodendron genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28601596: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.