Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
537999

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 66: 325 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537331



Common Names

  • Scortechin's Ironwood
  • Scortechin's Olivewood
  • Scortechin's Oak


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Description

Anisophyllea scortechinii (also called Red-flowered Anisophyllea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Anisophylleaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It grows in evergreen forests, secondary forests, and scrub forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anisophyllea scortechinii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisophyllea scortechinii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisophyllea scortechinii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Anisophyllea scortechinii

Anisophyllea scortechinii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anisophyllea scortechinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisopoda bupleuroides?

Anisopoda bupleuroides

What is the natural habitat of Anisopoda bupleuroides?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa.

What is the size of Anisopoda bupleuroides?

It is a small to medium-sized tree, reaching a height of up to 20 m.

Species in the Anisophyllea genus

Anisophyllea apetala, Anisophyllea beccariana, Anisophyllea boehmii, Anisophyllea brachystila, Anisophyllea buchneri, Anisophyllea buettneri, Anisophyllea cabole, Anisophyllea chartacea, Anisophyllea cinnamomoides, Anisophyllea cordata, Anisophyllea corneri, Anisophyllea curtisii, Anisophyllea dichostila, Anisophyllea disticha, Anisophyllea exellii, Anisophyllea fallax, Anisophyllea ferruginea, Anisophyllea fissipetala, Anisophyllea fruticulosa, Anisophyllea glandulifolia, Anisophyllea globosa, Anisophyllea gossweileri, Anisophyllea grandis, Anisophyllea griffithii, Anisophyllea guianensis, Anisophyllea impressinervia, Anisophyllea ismailii, Anisophyllea laurina, Anisophyllea manausensis, Anisophyllea mayumbensis, Anisophyllea meniaudi, Anisophyllea myriosticta, Anisophyllea nitida, Anisophyllea obtusifolia, Anisophyllea penninervata, Anisophyllea pochetii, Anisophyllea polyneura, Anisophyllea pomifera, Anisophyllea purpurascens, Anisophyllea quangensis, Anisophyllea reticulata, Anisophyllea rhomboidea, Anisophyllea scortechinii, Anisophyllea sororia, Anisophyllea strychnoides, Anisophyllea poggei, Anisophyllea madagascarensis, Anisophyllea masoalensis, Anisophyllea parafallax, Anisophyllea schatzii,

Species in the Anisophylleaceae family

Anisophyllea apetala, Anisophyllea beccariana, Anisophyllea boehmii, Anisophyllea brachystila, Anisophyllea buchneri, Anisophyllea buettneri, Anisophyllea cabole, Anisophyllea chartacea, Anisophyllea cinnamomoides, Anisophyllea cordata, Anisophyllea corneri, Anisophyllea curtisii, Anisophyllea dichostila, Anisophyllea disticha, Anisophyllea exellii, Anisophyllea fallax, Anisophyllea ferruginea, Anisophyllea fissipetala, Anisophyllea fruticulosa, Anisophyllea glandulifolia, Anisophyllea globosa, Anisophyllea gossweileri, Anisophyllea grandis, Anisophyllea griffithii, Anisophyllea guianensis, Anisophyllea impressinervia, Anisophyllea ismailii, Anisophyllea laurina, Anisophyllea manausensis, Anisophyllea mayumbensis, Anisophyllea meniaudi, Anisophyllea myriosticta, Anisophyllea nitida, Anisophyllea obtusifolia, Anisophyllea penninervata, Anisophyllea pochetii, Anisophyllea polyneura, Anisophyllea pomifera, Anisophyllea purpurascens, Anisophyllea quangensis, Anisophyllea reticulata, Anisophyllea rhomboidea, Anisophyllea scortechinii, Anisophyllea sororia, Anisophyllea strychnoides, Anisophyllea poggei, Anisophyllea madagascarensis, Anisophyllea masoalensis, Anisophyllea parafallax, Anisophyllea schatzii,

References

George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:719497-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.