Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tuberculata
ID:
312883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Étude Euphorb. : 389 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312215



Common Names

  • Speranskia tuberculata
  • Tuberculata Speranskia
  • Tuberculata Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Argythamnia tuberculata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Croton tuberculatus Bunge [unknown]

Description

Speranskia tuberculata (also called 'Tuberculate Speranskia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru. It grows in wet forests at elevations of 500 to 1800 meters. It has a single, upright, unbranched stem, up to 1.5 meters tall, and bears up to 30 fragrant, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Speranskia tuberculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Speranskia tuberculata var. pekinensis (Pax & K.Hoffm.) Hurus.
Speranskia tuberculata var. tuberculata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Speranskia tuberculata has small, yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds of Speranskia tuberculata are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Speranskia tuberculata have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Speranskia tuberculata can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer, with each division having at least two growth points. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Speranskia tuberculata

Speranskia tuberculata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Speranskia tuberculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Speranskia tuberculata?

Speranskia tuberculata

What is the common name of Speranskia tuberculata?

Tuberculate Plant

What is the natural habitat of Speranskia tuberculata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

References