Polyalthia charitopoda - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
charitopoda
ID:
745154
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Turner
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Folia Malaysiana 9: 90 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744487
Common Names
- Polyalthia charitopoda
- Charitopod polyalthia
- Charitopod mast tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polyalthia charitopoda (also called Charitopod Polyalthia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Polyalthia charitopoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polyalthia charitopoda has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polyalthia charitopoda is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is also tolerant of salt and wind.
Where to Find Polyalthia charitopoda
Polyalthia charitopoda is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Polyalthia charitopoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyalthia charitopoda?
Polyalthia charitopoda
What is the common name of Polyalthia charitopoda?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Polyalthia charitopoda?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Polyalthia genus
Polyalthia gracilipes, Polyalthia dumosa, Polyalthia dictyoneura, Polyalthia debilis, Polyalthia elliptica, Polyalthia corticosa, Polyalthia elegans, Polyalthia flagellaris, Polyalthia evecta, Polyalthia endertii, Polyalthia bracteosa, Polyalthia borneensis, Polyalthia barenensis, Polyalthia brunneifolia, Polyalthia angustissima, Polyalthia clemensiorum, Polyalthia cinnamomea, Polyalthia chrysotricha, Polyalthia celebica, Polyalthia cauliflora, Polyalthia castanea, Polyalthia bullata, Polyalthia venosa, Polyalthia hirtifolia, Polyalthia insignis, Polyalthia igniflora, Polyalthia lateritia, Polyalthia kanchanaburiana, Polyalthia subcordata, Polyalthia stenopetala, Polyalthia socia, Polyalthia sessiliflora, Polyalthia spathulata, Polyalthia tipuliflora, Polyalthia parviflora, Polyalthia oblonga, Polyalthia obliqua, Polyalthia rufescens, Polyalthia praeflorens, Polyalthia polyphlebia, Polyalthia persicifolia, Polyalthia pumila, Polyalthia mindorensis, Polyalthia motleyana, Polyalthia moonii, Polyalthia montis-silam, Polyalthia minutiflora, Polyalthia minima, Polyalthia miniata, Polyalthia microtus,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77098292-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.