Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.G.Schub.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.93: 117 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423678
Common Names
- Grona wittei
- Wittei Grona
- Grona Wittei
Description
Grona wittei (also called Witte's 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 wittei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Grona wittei has small, white flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grona wittei 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 wittei
Grona wittei is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Grona wittei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grona wittei?
Grona wittei
What are the common names of Grona wittei?
Witte's grona
What is the natural habitat of Grona wittei?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
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.