Glochidion rubrum
Blume
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. No revised form of this name has been seen as yet[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Bradleia coronata Benth.
Bradleia rubra (Blume) Steud.
Bridelia glauca Benth.
Diasperus coronatus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Diasperus leiostylus (Kurz) Kuntze
Diasperus subscandens (Zoll. & Moritzi) Kuntze
Diasperus wightianus Kuntze
Glochidion coronatum Hook.f.
Glochidion diversifolium (Miq.) Merr.
Glochidion foliosum S.Moore
Glochidion grave S.Moore
Glochidion insulare Hook.f.
Glochidion leiostylum Kurz
Glochidion penangense (Müll.Arg.) Airy Shaw
Glochidion subscandens Zoll. & Moritzi
Glochidion thorelii Beille in H.Lecomte
Glochidion versicolor S.Moore
Phyllanthus diversifolius Miq.
Phyllanthus penangensis Müll.Arg.
Phyllanthus subscandens (Zoll. & Moritzi) Müll.Arg.
Common Name:
Foliage
Photograph by: Shih-Shiuan Kao
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General Information
Glochidion rubrum is an evergreen shrub or a tree that usually grows up to 5 metres tall, though specimens up to 15 metres have been recorded. The bole is usually up to 6cm in diameter[
742- Title
- Flora of Thailand - Euphorbiaceae
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Welzen P.C.
- Website
- http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/thaieuph/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent site with masses of information about the species of Euphorbia found in Thailand.
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
742- Title
- Flora of Thailand - Euphorbiaceae
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Welzen P.C.
- Website
- http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/thaieuph/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent site with masses of information about the species of Euphorbia found in Thailand.
Range
E. Asia - southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines.
Habitat
Rare to locally common in evergreen forest, secondary forest, deciduous forest, open Melaleuca forest, open thickets; roadsides, streams, forest edges, peat swamp edges, ridges; at elevations from sea level to 500 metres, occ to 2,175 metres[
742- Title
- Flora of Thailand - Euphorbiaceae
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Welzen P.C.
- Website
- http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/thaieuph/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent site with masses of information about the species of Euphorbia found in Thailand.
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 5.00 m |
| Pollinators | Moths |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Found in the wild on silty, rocky, clay shale, sandy podsolic and limestone soils[
742- Title
- Flora of Thailand - Euphorbiaceae
- Publication
-
- Author
- van Welzen P.C.
- Website
- http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/thaieuph/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent site with masses of information about the species of Euphorbia found in Thailand.
].
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
The macerated leaves are used in the treatment of haemorrhoids[
218- Title
- Medicinal Plants of China
- Publication
-
- Author
- Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S.
- Publisher
- Reference Publications, Inc.
- Year
- 1985
- ISBN
- 0-917256-20-4
- Description
- Details of over 1,200 medicinal plants of China and brief details of their uses. Often includes an analysis, or at least a list of constituents. Heavy going if you are not into the subject.
].
Other Uses
The wood is used for timber[
701- Title
- Asean Tropical Plant Database
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://211.114.21.20/tropicalplant/index.jsp
- Publisher
-
- Year
-
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Terse details, with photos, of many of the plants growing in the tropical forests of southeast Asia. Gives some details of plant uses along with a description of the plant and its range.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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with help from
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