Sericolea brassii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brassii
ID:
500172
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 108 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499504
Common Names
- Sericolea Brassii
- Brass's Myrtle
- Brass's Lemon Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sericolea brassii (also called Sericolea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South-East Asia. It has long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas of forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sericolea brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sericolea brassii is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sericolea brassii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Sericolea brassii
Sericolea brassii is native to tropical regions of Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.
Sericolea brassii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sericolea brassii?
Sericolea brassii
What is the common name of Sericolea brassii?
Brass's Sericolea
What is the natural habitat of Sericolea brassii?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Sericolea genus
Sericolea leptophylla, Sericolea papuana, Sericolea novoguineensis, Sericolea pachyphylla, Sericolea pullei, Sericolea ridleyana, Sericolea salicina, Sericolea micans, Sericolea chrysotricha, Sericolea collinsii, Sericolea coodei, Sericolea decandra, Sericolea gracilis, Sericolea calophylla, Sericolea arfakensis, Sericolea brassii, Sericolea gaultheria,
Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family
Aceratium archboldianum, Aceratium brassii, Aceratium calomala, Aceratium concinnum, Aceratium dasyphyllum, Aceratium doggrellii, Aceratium ferrugineum, Aceratium hypoleucum, Aceratium ledermannii, Aceratium megalospermum, Aceratium muellerianum, Aceratium oppositifolium, Aceratium pachypetalum, Aceratium parvifolium, Aceratium pittosporoides, Aceratium sericeum, Aceratium sericoleopsis, Aceratium sinuatum, Aceratium sphaerocarpum, Aceratium tomentosum, Aristotelia australasica, Aristotelia chilensis, Aristotelia colensoi, Aristotelia fruticosa, Aristotelia peduncularis, Aristotelia serrata, Crinodendron brasiliense, Crinodendron hookerianum, Crinodendron patagua, Crinodendron tucumanum, Dubouzetia acuminata, Dubouzetia australiensis, Dubouzetia campanulata, Dubouzetia caudiculata, Dubouzetia confusa, Dubouzetia dentata, Dubouzetia elegans, Dubouzetia galorei, Dubouzetia guillauminii, Dubouzetia kairoi, Dubouzetia saxatilis, Elaeocarpus glandulosus, Elaeocarpus tremulus, Elaeocarpus sedentarius, Elaeocarpus acmocarpus, Elaeocarpus acmosepalus, Elaeocarpus acrantherus, Elaeocarpus acronodia, Elaeocarpus acuminatus, Elaeocarpus adenopus,
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:835098-1: Based on the initial data import