Woodfordia fruticosa
In its own language: dhavdi
A flowering shrub found from Africa to South and Southeast Asia
Woodfordia fruticosa is a shrub in the Lythraceae family, growing wild from East Africa through South and Southeast Asia. Known as dhavdi in Gujarati, it is found in forests and thickets in countries such as Myanmar, India, China, and Tanzania.
- Found wild from East Africa to Southeast Asia
- Known as dhavdi in Gujarati
- Grows in forests and thickets in many countries
What does Woodfordia fruticosa look like?
Woodfordia fruticosa is a shrub belonging to the Lythraceae family. It grows as a bushy plant, often found in forests and thickets. The sources do not describe its flowers’ appearance, size, or scent, but as a member of its family, it is likely to have small, clustered blooms. The plant is recognized in some regions by the Gujarati name dhavdi.
Where does Woodfordia fruticosa come from?
This species grows wild across a wide area, from the forests of Tanzania and Madagascar in East Africa, through the Arabian Peninsula, and into South and Southeast Asia. It is found in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Myanmar, Bhutan, Indonesia, China, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, and Vietnam. The sources do not describe its introduction or cultivation history.
When and how Woodfordia fruticosa blooms
Woodfordia fruticosa grows naturally in forests and thickets. The sources do not give details about its flowering season, how it is grown, or its preferred soil and climate. It is found in a range of regions, from tropical Africa to the hills of South Asia and the forests of Southeast Asia.
How Woodfordia fruticosa is used
The sources do not describe any specific uses for Woodfordia fruticosa. There is no mention of its role in decoration, traditional medicine, or cultural practices in the regions where it grows.
Kinds of Woodfordia fruticosa
No notable varieties or cultivated forms are mentioned in the sources. The plant is known by the name dhavdi in Gujarati, but other local names or forms are not listed.
What Woodfordia fruticosa means
There is no information in the sources about the cultural, religious, or symbolic meaning of Woodfordia fruticosa. Its role as an emblem, festival flower, or in art and literature is not described.
Questions people ask about Woodfordia fruticosa
Where does Woodfordia fruticosa come from?
Woodfordia fruticosa grows wild across East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, including countries like Tanzania, Madagascar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Myanmar, India, China, and Vietnam.
What does Woodfordia fruticosa look like?
The sources do not describe its appearance in detail, but it is a shrub in the Lythraceae family and is likely to have small, clustered flowers.
What is Woodfordia fruticosa used for?
The sources do not mention any specific uses for Woodfordia fruticosa in decoration, medicine, or cultural practices.
What is the local name for Woodfordia fruticosa?
In Gujarati, Woodfordia fruticosa is known as dhavdi.
Good reading and sources
- IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesIUCN Red List, Article
- Plants of the World OnlineRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Plant database
- Where it has been recordedGBIF, Plant database
- Sightings and photos by naturalistsiNaturalist, Plant database
- Woodfordia fruticosa on WikipediaEncyclopedia
- More photos on Wikimedia CommonsPhotos
- Wikidata recordOpen data
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