Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
adenophora
ID:
318287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Bot. 1: 253 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317619



Common Names

  • Suregada adenophora
  • Adenophora Suregada
  • Glandular Suregada


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Synonyms

  • Suregada crenulata Baill. [unknown]
  • Gelonium adenophorum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Gelonium crenulatum (Baill.) Baill. [unknown]

Description

Suregada adenophora (also called 'African Buttercup', among many other common names) is a shrub-like plant with glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is commonly found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Suregada adenophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Suregada adenophora 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

Suregada adenophora 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 Suregada adenophora

Suregada adenophora can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Suregada adenophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Suregada adenophora?

Suregada adenophora

What type of plant is Suregada adenophora?

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

Where is Suregada adenophora found?

It is found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

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