Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kerrii
ID:
780356

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barnett & Sandwith) Brummitt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47: 436 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779689



Common Names

  • Santisukia Kerrii
  • Kerri's Flame Tree
  • Kerri's Spathodea


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Description

Santisukia kerrii (also called Indian rose chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Santisukia kerrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Santisukia kerrii are white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Santisukia kerrii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a sandy soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Santisukia kerrii

Santisukia kerrii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Santisukia kerrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Santisukia kerrii?

Santisukia kerrii

What is the common name of Santisukia kerrii?

Kerr's rose chestnut

Where is Santisukia kerrii native to?

India

Species in the Santisukia genus

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
Richard Kenneth Brummitt (1937-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brummitt' in the authors string.
Euphemia Cowan Barnett (b.1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969249-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].