Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
similis
ID:
1329646

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.S.Short) P.S.Short

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 28(2): 222 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342100



Common Names

  • Roebuckiella similis
  • Climbing Daisy
  • Climbing Daisy Bush


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Description

Roebuckiella similis (also called Roebuckiella, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Roebuckiella similis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Roebuckiella similis is white or pale pink in colour, and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Roebuckiella similis

Roebuckiella similis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Roebuckiella similis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roebuckiella similis?

Roebuckiella similis

What is the common name of Roebuckiella similis?

Roebuckiella

What type of plant is Roebuckiella similis?

Herb

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.