Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 5: 120 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317627
Common Names
- Suregada bifaria
- Bifaria Suregada
- Two-spurred Suregada
Synonyms
- Gelonium bifarium Roxb. ex Willd. [unknown]
Description
Suregada bifaria (also called 'Two-Leaved Buttercup', among many other common names) is a small shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is commonly found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Suregada bifaria 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
Suregada bifaria 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Suregada bifaria 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 bifaria
Suregada bifaria can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Suregada bifaria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Suregada bifaria?
Suregada bifaria
What type of plant is Suregada bifaria?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Where is Suregada bifaria found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Species in the Suregada genus
Suregada adenophora,
Suregada aequorea,
Suregada africana,
Suregada bifaria,
Suregada boiviniana,
Suregada borbonica,
Suregada bracteata,
Suregada calcicola,
Suregada capuronii,
Suregada cicerosperma,
Suregada comorensis,
Suregada croizatiana,
Suregada decidua,
Suregada eucleoides,
Suregada gaultheriifolia,
Suregada glomerulata,
Suregada gossweileri,
Suregada grandiflora,
Suregada humbertii,
Suregada ivorensis,
Suregada lanceolata,
Suregada laurina,
Suregada lithoxyla,
Suregada multiflora,
Suregada nigricaulis,
Suregada occidentalis,
Suregada perrieri,
Suregada procera,
Suregada racemulosa,
Suregada stenophylla,
Suregada zanzibariensis,
Suregada celastroides,
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,