Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
ridleyi
ID:
472102

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
ksu

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 65: 443 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471434



Common Names

  • Pometia ridleyi
  • Ridleyi Pometia
  • Ridleyi's Pometia


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Synonyms

  • Lepisanthes siamensis Radlk. [unknown]
  • Sapindus siamensis Radlk. [unknown]

Description

Pometia ridleyi (also called Ridley's Pometia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Malaysia. It has a single trunk and a broad, rounded crown. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, with a pointed tip and serrated edges. It is found in open woodlands, forest edges, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pometia ridleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pometia ridleyi is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pometia ridleyi is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Pometia ridleyi

Pometia ridleyi can be found in Southeast Asia.

Pometia ridleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pometia ridleyi?

Pometia ridleyi

Where is Pometia ridleyi found?

Pometia ridleyi is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

What are the uses of Pometia ridleyi?

Pometia ridleyi is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Species in the Pometia genus

Species in the Sapindaceae family