Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
1282438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turrill) Domke

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 111: 55 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281776



Common Names

  • Glabra Phaleria
  • Smooth Phaleria
  • Smooth False Rosemary


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Description

Phaleria glabra (also called Smooth 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 glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Phaleria glabra flower is a small white 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 glabra 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 glabra

Phaleria glabra 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 glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaleria glabra?

Phaleria glabra

What is the common name of Phaleria glabra?

Smooth Phaleria

What is the natural habitat of Phaleria glabra?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50315218: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Walter Domke (1899-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domke' in the authors string.
William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.