Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
fulva
ID:
442297

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) L.M.Perry

Source:
ksu

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 30: 147 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441629



Common Names

  • Fulva Spiraeopsis
  • Spiraeopsis rufa
  • Spiraeopsis fulva


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Synonyms

  • Spiraeopsis aglaiiformis (Kaneh. & Hatus.) L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Betchea aglaiiformis Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
  • Betchea fulva Schltr. [unknown]
  • Caldcluvia fulva (Schltr.) Hoogland [unknown]

Description

Spiraeopsis fulva (also called Yellow Spiraeopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to New Guinea. It has leathery, glossy leaves that are oblong to elliptic in shape and are about 2-4 cm long. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Spiraeopsis fulva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a drought-tolerant plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin problems, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spiraeopsis fulva has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spiraeopsis fulva is a perennial herb that is native to tropical America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Spiraeopsis fulva

Spiraeopsis fulva is native to Australia and can be found in moist, disturbed soils such as along roadsides and in fields.

Spiraeopsis fulva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spiraeopsis fulva?

Spiraeopsis fulva

What is the common name of Spiraeopsis fulva?

Fulvous Spiraeopsis

What is the natural habitat of Spiraeopsis fulva?

Spiraeopsis fulva is native to New Guinea

Species in the Cunoniaceae family

Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,

References

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:294676-1: Based on the initial data import