Seddera bracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
158134
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 339 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157463
Common Names
- Bracted Seddera
- Seddera Bracteata
- Bracted Seddera Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Seddera bracteata (also called 'Bracted Seddera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous climber with yellow flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in open, disturbed areas. It has a twining stem and ovate leaves with entire margins.
Uses & Benefits
Seddera bracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Seddera bracteata is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Seddera bracteata is a perennial, evergreen vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Seddera bracteata requires minimal care and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates.
Where to Find Seddera bracteata
Seddera bracteata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.
Seddera bracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seddera bracteata?
Seddera bracteata
What type of plant is Seddera bracteata?
A flowering shrub
Where is Seddera bracteata native to?
Tropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Seddera genus
Seddera bracteata, Seddera cinerea, Seddera erlangeriana, Seddera evolvuloides, Seddera glomerata, Seddera hallieri, Seddera intermedia, Seddera micrantha, Seddera pedunculata, Seddera secundiflora, Seddera simmonsii, Seddera hadramautica, Seddera madagascariensis, Seddera namibica, Seddera ogadenensis, Seddera retusa, Seddera rhodantha, Seddera velutina, Seddera repens, Seddera virgata, Seddera capensis, Seddera suffruticosa, Seddera schizantha, Seddera bagshawei, Seddera latifolia, Seddera humilis, Seddera arabica, Seddera hirsuta,
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
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271164-1: Based on the initial data import