Glochidion candolleanum
(Wight & Arn.) Chakrab. & M.Gangop.
Phyllanthaceae
This species may be transferred to the genus Phyllanthus. A paper by Warren L. Wagner and David H. Lorence ‘A nomenclator of Pacific oceanic island Phyllanthus (Phyllanthaceae), including Glochidion’ PhytoKeys 4:67-94 (2011)[
858- Title
- A nomenclator of Pacific oceanic island Phyllanthus (Phyllanthaceae), including Glochidion.
- Publication
- PhytoKeys 4:67-94 (2011)
- Author
- Wagner W.L.; Lorence D.H.
- Website
- http://www.phytokeys.com
- Publisher
- PhytoKeys
- Year
- 2011
- ISBN
- 1314-2003
- Description
- A proposed revision of the genus Phyllanthus, enlarging the genus by transferring the genera Breynia, Glochidion, Reverchonia, Phyllanthodendron, and Sauropus to it. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
], has proposed submerging the genera Breynia, Glochidion, Reverchonia, Phyllanthodendron, and Sauropus into a broadened concept of the genus Phyllanthus. This proposal has not yet (2014) been fully accepted, although the ‘World Checklist of Selected Plant Families’ has accepted the name changes of the Pacific Island species of Glochidion, as detailed in the paper. If the name changes are accepted, then this species will become Phyllanthus candolleanus (Wight & Arn.) Chakrab. & N.P.Balakr.[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Diasperus arboreus (Wight) Kuntze
Diasperus neilgerrhensis (Wight) Kuntze
Diasperus perrottetianus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Diasperus pycnocarpus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Glochidion arboreum Wight
Glochidion neilgherrense Wight
Glochidion pachycarpum Alston
Glochidion pauciflorum Gamble
Glochidion perrottetianum Bedd.
Glochidion pycnocarpum (Müll.Arg.) Bedd.
Glochidion sisparense Gamble
Lobocarpus candolleanus Wight & Arn.
Phyllanthus arboreus (Wight) Müll.Arg.
Phyllanthus candolleanus (Wight & Arn.) Chakrab. & N.P.Balakr.
Phyllanthus neilgherrensis (Wight) Müll.Arg.
Phyllanthus pachycarpus (Alston) Chakrab. & N.P.Balakr.
Phyllanthus perrottetianus Müll.Arg.
Phyllanthus pycnocarpus Müll.Arg.
Common Name:
General Information
Glochidion candolleanum is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, usually growing around 3.6 metres tall[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
,
506- Title
- The Flora of British India. (in 7 volumes)
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hooker J.D.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- L.Reeve & Co.; London
- Year
- 1872 - 1897
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Rather dated, but has some information on plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The tree produces an attractive wood that could be used in cabinet making.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
506- Title
- The Flora of British India. (in 7 volumes)
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hooker J.D.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- L.Reeve & Co.; London
- Year
- 1872 - 1897
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Rather dated, but has some information on plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
Range
E. Asia - India, Sri Lanka.
Habitat
A common tree in the shola forests at elevations above 1,800 metres[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 3.00 m |
| Pollinators | Moths |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
This species is noteworthy for its pollination mechanism, which involves a symbiotic relationship with moths of the genus Epicephala. This closely parallels that found in Yucca species[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The red wood is often brightly coloured with a pretty silver grain. It is moderately hard. The wood is not in special use, but would be good for turning and cabinet-work[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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with help from
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