Status:
valid
Authors:
(Watt ex Prain) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.93: 110 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423662
Common Names
- Grona birmannica
- Birman Grona
- Birman Grona Tree
Description
Grona birmannica (also called Burmese Grona, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as along riverbanks and in valleys.
Uses & Benefits
Grona birmannica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grona birmannica has small, white flowers that are fragrant and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grona birmannica is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Grona birmannica
Grona birmannica is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Grona birmannica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grona birmannica?
Grona birmannica
What is the common name of Grona birmannica?
Burmese Grona
What is the natural habitat of Grona birmannica?
Grona birmannica is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Grona genus
Grona glareosa,
Grona heterocarpos,
Grona helenae,
Grona harmsii,
Grona griffithiana,
Grona fulvescens,
Grona flagellaris,
Grona filiformis,
Grona ferruginea,
Grona muelleri,
Grona hannii,
Grona pycnotricha,
Grona pullenii,
Grona nemorosa,
Grona juruenensis,
Grona jucunda,
Grona hirta,
Grona heterophylla,
Grona brownii,
Grona rubra,
Grona brevipedicellata,
Grona brachystachya,
Grona birmannica,
Grona barbata,
Grona auricoma,
Grona appressipila,
Grona adscendens,
Grona ramosissima,
Grona schubertiae,
Grona triflora,
Grona zenkeri,
Grona wynaadensis,
Grona wittei,
Grona stolzii,
Grona trichostachya,
Grona setigera,
Grona tiwiensis,
Grona schweinfurthii,
Grona styracifolia,
Grona orinocensis,
Grona caffra,
Grona cordifolia,
Grona retroflexa,
Grona saulierei,
Grona strigillosa,
Grona vidalii,
Grona varians,
Grona reticulata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Kazuaki Ohashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Ohashi' in the authors string.