Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1282437

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.M.Perry

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 39: 422 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281775



Common Names

  • Elegans Phaleria
  • Elegant Phaleria
  • Elegant False Rosemary


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Description

Phaleria elegans (also called Elegant Phaleria, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has a light green foliage and small white flowers. It is native to Indonesia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phaleria elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Phaleria elegans flower is a small yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaleria elegans is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in the summer or by seed sown in the spring.

Where to Find Phaleria elegans

Phaleria elegans is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in moist, shady areas with well-drained soil.

Phaleria elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaleria elegans?

Phaleria elegans

What is the common name of Phaleria elegans?

Elegant Phaleria

What is the natural habitat of Phaleria elegans?

Forests and woodlands

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

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