Operculina sericantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericantha
ID:
1220678
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ooststr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Fl. Suriname 4: 87 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220016
Common Names
- Operculina Sericantha
- Sericantha Operculina
- Sericantha Operculina Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Operculina sericantha is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Operculina sericantha has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Operculina sericantha is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Operculina sericantha
Operculina sericantha is native to the tropical regions of the Americas.
Operculina sericantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Operculina sericantha?
Operculina sericantha
What is the common name of Operculina sericantha?
Silky Operculina
What is the natural habitat of Operculina sericantha?
It is native to tropical Asia
Species in the Operculina genus
Operculina aequisepala, Operculina brownii, Operculina riedeliana, Operculina tansaensis, Operculina polynesica, Operculina leptoptera, Operculina sericantha, Operculina macrocarpa, Operculina aurea, Operculina ventricosa, Operculina turpethum, Operculina codonantha, Operculina hamiltonii, Operculina pteripes, Operculina pinnatifida, Operculina petaloidea, Operculina maypurensis,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50002608: Based on the initial data import
Simon Jan van Ooststroom (1906-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ooststr.' in the authors string.