Status:
valid
Authors:
Rozefelds, R.W.Barnes & B.Pellow
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 14: 184 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422757
Common Names
- Vesselowskya venusta
- Venusta Vesselowskya
- Vesselowskya's Venusta
Description
Vesselowskya venusta (also called Vesselowskya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical evergreen forests, semi-evergreen forests, and moist deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Vesselowskya venusta is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as a natural fertilizer and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vesselowskya venusta has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and ovoid. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vesselowskya venusta is a small shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but it may require more frequent watering in dry conditions.
Where to Find Vesselowskya venusta
Vesselowskya venusta can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Vesselowskya venusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vesselowskya venusta?
Vesselowskya venusta
What is the family of Vesselowskya venusta?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Vesselowskya venusta?
Vesselowskya
Species in the Vesselowskya genus
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,
References
Richard W. Barnes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.W.Barnes' in the authors string.