Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 84 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774318
Common Names
- Adenopeltis serrata
- Serrated Adenopeltis
- Adenopeltis
Description
Adenopeltis serrata (also called Serrata Adenopeltis, Serrata Plant, or Serrata Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Adenopeltis serrata is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenopeltis serrata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenopeltis serrata is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate, as it can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and high lighting. It is also relatively undemanding when it comes to water parameters.
Where to Find Adenopeltis serrata
Adenopeltis serrata can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Adenopeltis serrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenopeltis serrata?
Adenopeltis serrata
What is the family of Adenopeltis serrata?
Lecythidaceae
Where is Adenopeltis serrata native to?
Brazil
Species in the Adenopeltis genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,