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Adoxophyes Privatana
''Adoxophyes privatana'', the appleleaf-curling moth, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1863. It is native to south-east Asia, where it has been recorded from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Hainan in China, Nepal, India, Sri-Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, western Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, the Philippines and the Chagos Archipelago. It is an accidental introduction in Great Britain. Description The wingspan is 15–19 mm. In China this species has several generations per year. The larvae feed on various trees, including fruit trees such as mandarin and guava. Recorded food plants include ''Alternanthera sessilis'', '' Cantharospermum barbatum'', ''Calophyllum inophyllum'', ''Camellia'', ''Carica papaya'', ''Cassia siamea'', ''Citrus'', '' Croton'', ''Derris'', '' Eugenia aquea'', '' Evodia accedens'', '' Desmodium gyroides'', '' Eugenia densiflora'', ''Flacourtia'', ''Glycine max'', ''Jasminum sambac'', ''Lantana'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Walker (entomologist)
Francis Walker (31 July 1809 – 5 October 1874) was an English entomologist. He was born in Southgate, London, on 31 July 1809 and died at Wanstead, England on 5 October 1874. He was one of the most prolific authors in entomology, and stirred controversy during his later life as his publications resulted in a huge number of junior synonyms. However, his assiduous work on the collections of the British Museum had great significance. Between June 1848 and late 1873 Walker was contracted by John Edward Gray Director of the British Museum to catalogue their insects (except Coleoptera) that is Orthoptera, Neuroptera, Hemiptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera and Hymenoptera. Walker largely accomplished this and (Edwards, 1870) wrote of the plan and by implication those who implemented it “It is to him raythat the Public owe the admirable helps to the study of natural history which have been afforded by the series of inventories, guides, and nomenclatures, the publication of which bega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chagos Archipelago
The Chagos Archipelago () or Chagos Islands (formerly the Bassas de Chagas, and later the Oil Islands) is a group of seven atolls comprising more than 60 islands in the Indian Ocean about 500 kilometres (310 mi) south of the Maldives archipelago. This chain of islands is the southernmost archipelago of the Chagos–Laccadive Ridge, a long submarine mountain range in the Indian Ocean. In its north are the Salomon Islands, Nelson's Island and Peros Banhos; towards its south-west are the Three Brothers, Eagle, Egmont and Danger Island(s); southeast of these is Diego Garcia, by far the largest island. All are low-lying atolls, save for a few extremely small instances, set around lagoons. The Chagos Islands had been home to the native Chagossians, a Bourbonnais Creole-speaking people, until the United Kingdom expelled them from the archipelago at the request of the United States between 1967 and 1973 to allow the United States to build a military base on Diego Garcia. Since 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evodia Accedens
''Euodia'' is a plant genus in the family Rutaceae. ''Euodia'' is sometimes misspelled as ''Evodia''. The species now included in the genus ''Tetradium'' were previously included in ''Euodia'', and may be commonly referred to as euodia. Fossil record Fossil seeds of ''Euodia costata'' have been recovered from Eocene sediments at Hordle, Hants, southern England. A fossil species, ''Euodia lignita'', has been described from Oligocene Brandon Lignite sediments in Vermont, United States. Species * '' Euodia elleryana'' * '' Euodia hortensis'' J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. * '' Euodia hylandii'' * ''Euodia lunuankenda'' * ''Euodia macrocarpa'' * ''Euodia pubifolia'' * ''Euodia robusta'' * ''Euodia schullei'' Warb. * ''Euodia simplicifolia'' * ''Euodia tietaensis'' * ''Euodia vitiflora'' Former species * ''Euodia hupehensis'': is now classed as ''Tetradium daniellii'' var. ''hupehensis'' Former species * ''Euodia ruticarpa'', now ''Tetradium ruticarpum'' * ''Euodia micrococca'', now ''Mel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eugenia Aquea
''Syzygium aqueum'' is a species of brush cherry tree. Its common names include watery rose apple, water apple and bell fruit, and ''jambu'' in several Indian languages. The tree is cultivated for its wood and edible fruit. The fruit is a fleshy whitish-pinkish to yellowish-pinkish or red berry which is bell shaped, waxy and crisp. ''Syzygium aqueum'' is native to tropical Asia and Queensland. The tree requires heavy rainfalls and can survive in tropical habitats, up to 1600m from sea level. rench, Bruce R. 1989. ''Food plants of Papua New Guinea : a compendium. In the Philippines, it is locally known as ''tambis'' and is often confused with ''macopa'' (''Syzygium samarangense''). The wood is hard and can be used to make tools. The bark of the tree is sometimes used in herbal medicines. It is grown in orchards and gardens and parks as an ornamental plant Ornamental plants or garden plants are plants that are primarily grown for their beauty but also for qualities such as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derris
''Derris'' is genus of leguminous plants found in Southeast Asia and the southwest Pacific islands, including New Guinea. The roots of '' D. elliptica'' contain rotenone, a strong insecticide and fish poison. Despite the secondary compounds found in ''Derris'', they serve as food plants for many Lepidopteran larvae including ''Batrachedra'' spp. Selected species ''The Plant List'' includes the following: * ''Derris cumingii'' * ''Derris elegans'' * '' Derris elliptica'' * ''Derris ferruginea'' * ''Derris malaccensis'' * ''Derris marginata'' * ''Derris microphylla'' * ''Derris ovalifolia'' * '' Derris parviflora'' * ''Derris philippinensis'' * ''Derris polyantha'' * '' Derris robusta'' * ''Derris scandens'' * ''Derris trifoliata'', also known as the common derris See also * "Derris" insecticides based on rotenone * ''Millettia pinnata ''Millettia pinnata'' is a species of tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, native to eastern and tropical Asia, Australia, and Pacific islands. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Croton (plant)
''Croton'' is an extensive flowering plant genus in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. The plants of this genus were described and introduced to Europeans by Georg Eberhard Rumphius. The common names for this genus are rushfoil and croton, but the latter also refers to '' Codiaeum variegatum''. The generic name comes from the Greek ('), which means "tick" and refers to the shape of the seeds of certain species. Description ''Croton'' is a diverse and complex taxonomic group of plants ranging from herbs and shrubs to trees. A well-known member of this genus is ''Croton tiglium'', a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It was first mentioned in European literature by Cristóbal Acosta in 1578 as lignum pavanae. The oil, used in herbal medicine as a violent purgative, is extracted from its seeds. Currently, it is considered unsafe and it is no longer listed in the pharmacopeias of many countries. Taxonomy Uses Traditional uses ''C. tiglium'' oil has been used in traditional Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citrus
''Citrus'' is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. Plants in the genus produce citrus fruits, including important crops such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, pomelos, and limes. The genus ''Citrus'' is native to South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Melanesia, and Australia. Various citrus species have been used and domesticated by indigenous cultures in these areas since ancient times. From there its cultivation spread into Micronesia and Polynesia by the Austronesian expansion (c. 3000–1500 BCE); and to the Middle East and the Mediterranean (c. 1200 BCE) via the incense trade route, and onwards to Europe and the Americas. History Citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions of Asia, Island Southeast Asia, Near Oceania, and northeastern Australia. Domestication of citrus species involved much hybridization and introgression, leaving much uncertainty about when and where domestication first happened. A genomic, phylog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassia Siamea
''Senna siamea'', also known as Siamese cassia, kassod tree, cassod tree and cassia tree, is a legume in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It is native to South and Southeast Asia, although its exact origin is unknown. It is a medium-size, evergreen tree growing up to with yellow flowers. It is often used as shade tree in cocoa, coffee and tea plantations. In Thailand it is the provincial tree of Chaiyaphum Province and some places in the country are named after it. Leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, with slender, green-reddish, tinged axis and 6 to 12 pairs of leaflets on short stalks, rounded at both ends. Uses This plant has medicinal value and it contains a compound named barakol. The leaves, tender pods and seeds are edible, but they must be previously boiled and the water discarded. They are used in Burmese and also in Thai cuisine where one of the most well-known preparations is ''kaeng khilek'' ( th, แกงขี้เหล็ก). In Burmese traditi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carica Papaya
The papaya (, ), papaw, () or pawpaw () is the plant species ''Carica papaya'', one of the 21 accepted species in the genus ''Carica'' of the family Caricaceae. It was first domesticated in Mesoamerica, within modern-day southern Mexico and Central America. In 2020, India produced 43% of the world supply of papayas. Etymology The word ''papaya'' comes from Arawak via Spanish, this is also where ''papaw'' and ''pawpaw'' come from. Description The papaya is a small, sparsely branched tree, usually with a single stem growing from tall, with spirally arranged leaves confined to the top of the trunk. The lower trunk is conspicuously scarred where leaves and fruit were borne. The leaves are large, in diameter, deeply palmately lobed, with seven lobes. All parts of the plant contain latex in articulated laticifers. Flowers Papayas are dioecious. The flowers are five-parted and highly dimorphic; the male flowers have the stamens fused to the petals. The female flowers have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camellia
''Camellia'' (pronounced or ) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae. They are found in eastern and southern Asia, from the Himalayas east to Japan and Indonesia. There are more than 220 described species, with some controversy over the exact number, and also around 3,000 hybrids. The genus was named by Linnaeus after the Jesuit botanist Georg Joseph Kamel, who worked in the Philippines and described a species of camellia (although Linnaeus did not refer to Kamel's account when discussing the genus). Of economic importance in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent, leaves of '' C. sinensis'' are processed to create the popular beverage tea. The ornamental '' C. japonica'', '' C. sasanqua'' and their hybrids are the source of hundreds of garden cultivars. '' C. oleifera'' produces tea seed oil, used in cooking and cosmetics. Descriptions Camellias are evergreen shrubs or small trees up to tall. Their leaves are alternately arranged, si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calophyllum Inophyllum
''Calophyllum inophyllum'' is a large evergreen plant, commonly called tamanu, oil-nut, mastwood, beach calophyllum or beautyleaf. It is native to tropical Asia and Wallacea. Due to its importance as a source of timber for the traditional shipbuilding of large outrigger ships, it has been spread in prehistoric times by the migrations of the Austronesian peoples to the islands of Oceania and Madagascar, along with other members of the genus ''Calophyllum''. It has since been naturalized in regions in the East African coast. It is also a source of the culturally important tamanu oil. Names ''Calophyllum inophyllum'' is also known as Alexandrian laurel balltree, beach touriga, Borneo-mahogany, Indian doomba oiltree, Indian-laurel, laurelwood, red poon, satin touriga, and tacamahac-tree. In Island Southeast Asia and Oceania, they are also commonly known as bintangur, bitaog, tamanu, or kamani. In India it is known as Polanga (ପୋଲାଙ୍ଗ) in Odia, Punnag (पुन ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cajanus Goensis
The genus ''Cajanus'' is a member of the plant family Fabaceae. There are 37 species, mainly distributed across Africa, Asia and Australasia. Species include the pigeon pea (''C. cajan''), which is a significant food crop. ''Cajanus'' species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including ''Endoclita malabaricus''. Species include: *'' Cajanus acutifolius'' *'' Cajanus albicans'' *'' Cajanus aromaticus'' *''Cajanus cajan'' - pigeon pea, Congo-pea *'' Cajanus cinereus'' *'' Cajanus confertiflorus'' *'' Cajanus crassicaulis'' *'' Cajanus crassus'' *''Cajanus elongatus'' *'' Cajanus goensis'' *'' Cajanus grandiflorus'' *'' Cajanus kerstingii'' *'' Cajanus lanceolatus'' *'' Cajanus lanuginosus'' *'' Cajanus latisepalus'' *'' Cajanus mareebensis'' *'' Cajanus marmoratus'' *'' Cajanus mollis'' *'' Cajanus platycarpus'' *'' Cajanus pubescens'' *'' Cajanus reticulatus'' *''Cajanus scarabaeoides'' *'' Cajanus sericeus'' *'' Cajanus viscidus'' References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
