Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
albicans
ID:
318249

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Meded. Dept. Landb. Ned.-Indië 10: 357 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317581



Common Names

  • Sumbaviopsis albicans
  • Albicans Sumbaviopsis
  • White-flowered Sumbaviopsis


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Synonyms

  • Mallotus speciosus Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Sumbavia macrophylla Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sumbaviopsis albicans disperma Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Adisca albicans Blume [unknown]
  • Rottlera albicans Moritzi ex Rchb.f. & Zoll. [unknown]
  • Cephalocroton albicans Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Coelodiscus speciosus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Croton albicans Rchb.f. & Zoll. [unknown]
  • Doryxylon albicans (Blume) N.P.Balakr. [unknown]

Description

Sumbaviopsis albicans (also called White Sumbaviopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has leathery leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sumbaviopsis albicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sumbaviopsis albicans has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sumbaviopsis albicans can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a potting mix of peat moss and perlite. Division should be done in the spring or summer. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in its own pot. The potting mix should be a combination of peat moss and perlite.

Where to Find Sumbaviopsis albicans

Sumbaviopsis albicans can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Sumbaviopsis albicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sumbaviopsis albicans?

Sumbaviopsis albicans

What type of plant is Sumbaviopsis albicans?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Sumbaviopsis albicans found?

It is found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

Species in the Sumbaviopsis 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,

References