Sarcococca hookeriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Buxales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
734592
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Buxac. : 53 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733925
Common Names
- Sarcococca hookeriana
- Hooker's Sarcococca
- Hooker's Sweetbox
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sarcococca hookeriana (also called 'Hooker's Sarcococca' among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Asia. It has a spreading habit and is characterized by its leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcococca hookeriana is used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant flowers and evergreen foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarcococca hookeriana has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sarcococca hookeriana is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light shade and dry conditions. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Sarcococca hookeriana
Sarcococca hookeriana is native to the temperate forests of Asia.
Sarcococca hookeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcococca hookeriana?
Sarcococca hookeriana
What is the common name of Sarcococca hookeriana?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Sarcococca hookeriana?
It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Sarcococca genus
Sarcococca confusa, Sarcococca ruscifolia, Sarcococca coriacea, Sarcococca hookeriana, Sarcococca saligna, Sarcococca zeylanica, Sarcococca bleddynii, Sarcococca conzattii, Sarcococca longipetiolata, Sarcococca longifolia, Sarcococca wallichii, Sarcococca coriacea, Sarcococca balansae, Sarcococca orientalis, Sarcococca confertiflora,
Species in the Buxaceae family
Buxus braimbridgeorum, Buxus cipolinica, Buxus triptera, Buxus yunquensis, Buxus acuminata, Buxus acunae, Buxus acutata, Buxus aneura, Buxus arborea, Buxus austroyunnanensis, Buxus bahamensis, Buxus balearica, Buxus bartlettii, Buxus benguellensis, Buxus bissei, Buxus bodinieri, Buxus brevipes, Buxus calcarea, Buxus capuronii, Buxus chaoanensis, Buxus citrifolia, Buxus cochinchinensis, Buxus cordata, Buxus crassifolia, Buxus cubana, Buxus ekmanii, Buxus excisa, Buxus glomerata, Buxus gonoclada, Buxus hainanensis, Buxus harlandii, Buxus hebecarpa, Buxus hildebrandtii, Buxus humbertii, Buxus ichagensis, Buxus imbricata, Buxus itremoensis, Buxus jaucoensis, Buxus laevigata, Buxus lancifolia, Buxus latistyla, Buxus leivae, Buxus linearifolia, Buxus lisowskii, Buxus liukiuensis, Buxus loheri, Buxus macowanii, Buxus macrocarpa, Buxus macrophylla, Buxus madagascarica,
References
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:355988-1: Based on the initial data import