Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
kurramensis
ID:
1039958

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kitam.) Alava

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 38: 260 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039296



Common Names

  • Kurram Scrithacola
  • Kurram Scrithacola Lily
  • Kurram Scrithacola Flower


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Description

Scrithacola kurramensis (also called Scrithacola kurramensis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scrithacola kurramensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scrithacola kurramensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrithacola kurramensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Pakistan. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Scrithacola kurramensis

Scrithacola kurramensis is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Scrithacola genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100363945: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Reino Olavi Alava (b.1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alava' in the authors string.