Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Ding Hou
                
                
                    
Source:
ksu
                
                
                    
Year:
1967
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Blumea 15: 141 (1967)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435807
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Sarawakodendron filamentosum
- Filamentosum Sarawakodendron
- Filamentosum Sarawakodendron
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Sarawakodendron filamentosum (also called Filamentous Sarawakodendron, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Sarawakodendron filamentosum has been used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes and other metabolic disorders, as well as to improve digestion and reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Sarawakodendron filamentosum are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Sarawakodendron filamentosum is a shrub native to Malaysia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade and watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Sarawakodendron filamentosum
                        
                            Sarawakodendron filamentosum can be found in Malaysia and Indonesia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Sarawakodendron filamentosum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Sarawakodendron filamentosum?
Sarawakodendron filamentosum
What is the family of Sarawakodendron filamentosum?
Sapindaceae
What is the native range of Sarawakodendron filamentosum?
Borneo
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Sarawakodendron genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Celastraceae family
                        
                            Acanthothamnus aphyllus, 
Allocassine laurifolia, 
Anthodon decussatus, 
Anthodon panamense, 
Apatophyllum constablei, 
Apatophyllum flavovirens, 
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, 
Apatophyllum olsenii, 
Apatophyllum teretifolium, 
Apodostigma pallens, 
Arnicratea cambodiana, 
Arnicratea ferruginea, 
Bequaertia mucronata, 
Brassiantha pentamera, 
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, 
Brexia alaticarpa, 
Brexia australis, 
Brexia madagascariensis, 
Brexia marioniae, 
Brexiella cymosa, 
Brexiella ilicifolia, 
Campylostemon angolense, 
Campylostemon bequaertii, 
Campylostemon danckelmannianus, 
Campylostemon laurentii, 
Campylostemon lindequistianus, 
Campylostemon mitophorus, 
Campylostemon warneckeanum, 
Canotia holacantha, 
Canotia wendtii, 
Cassine albens, 
Cassine balae, 
Cassine burkeana, 
Cassine congylos, 
Cassine grossa, 
Cassine kedarnathii, 
Cassine koordersii, 
Cassine megaphylla, 
Cassine micrantha, 
Cassine obiensis, 
Cassine parvifolia, 
Cassine peragua, 
Cassine kamurensis, 
Catha edulis, 
Celastrus aculeatus, 
Celastrus angulata, 
Celastrus australis, 
Celastrus caseariifolius, 
Celastrus cuneatus, 
Celastrus flagellaris,