Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
438692

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Nakai

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sylv. Kor. 18: 17 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438024

Common Names

  • Sarcandra glabra
  • Glabra Sarcandra
  • Sarcandra Glabra

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia glabra (Thunb.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Bladhia glabra Thunb. [unknown]
  • Chloranthus denticulatus Cordem. [unknown]
  • Chloranthus esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Chloranthus glaber Makino [unknown]
  • Chloranthus glaber flavus Makino [unknown]
  • Chloranthus monander R.Br. [unknown]
  • Chloranthus monostachys R.Br. [unknown]
  • Chloranthus pernyanus Solms [unknown]
  • Sarcandra glabra glabra [unknown]

Description

Sarcandra glabra (also called Smooth Sarcandra, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It typically grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcandra glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sarcandra glabra sub. brachystachys (Blume) Verdc.
Sarcandra glabra var. melanocarpa (Ridl.) Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sarcandra glabra is small and yellowish-white in color. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedling is a small shrub with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcandra glabra is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can grow up to 10 feet (3 m) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat.

Where to Find Sarcandra glabra

Sarcandra glabra can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Sarcandra glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcandra glabra?

Sarcandra glabra

What is the common name of Sarcandra glabra?

Glabrous Sarcandra

What is the natural habitat of Sarcandra glabra?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Sarcandra genus

Species in the Chloranthaceae family

Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2484645: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.