Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain ex King
Source:
cmp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 65: 345 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704707
Common Names
- Glyptopetalum Quadrangulare
- Quadrangulare Glyptopetalum
- Glyptopetalum Plant
Description
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare (also called 'Four-angled Rose', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of pink flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.
Where to Find Glyptopetalum quadrangulare
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare is native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in open forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glyptopetalum quadrangulare?
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare
What is the common name of Glyptopetalum quadrangulare?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Glyptopetalum quadrangulare?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in South America
Species in the Glyptopetalum genus
Glyptopetalum reticulinerve,
Glyptopetalum acuminatissimum,
Glyptopetalum angulatum,
Glyptopetalum aquifolium,
Glyptopetalum calocarpum,
Glyptopetalum calyptratum,
Glyptopetalum chaudocense,
Glyptopetalum euonymoides,
Glyptopetalum euphlebium,
Glyptopetalum feddei,
Glyptopetalum fengii,
Glyptopetalum geloniifolium,
Glyptopetalum gracilipes,
Glyptopetalum grandiflorum,
Glyptopetalum harmandianum,
Glyptopetalum ilicifolium,
Glyptopetalum lawsonii,
Glyptopetalum loheri,
Glyptopetalum longipedicellatum,
Glyptopetalum longepedunculatum,
Glyptopetalum marivelense,
Glyptopetalum palawanense,
Glyptopetalum poilanei,
Glyptopetalum quadrangulare,
Glyptopetalum rhytidophyllum,
Glyptopetalum sclerocarpum,
Glyptopetalum stixifolium,
Glyptopetalum subcordatum,
Glyptopetalum thorelii,
Glyptopetalum tonkinense,
Glyptopetalum zeylanicum,
Glyptopetalum integrifolium,
Glyptopetalum pallidifolium,
Glyptopetalum vidalii,
Glyptopetalum verticillatum,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,