Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Bot. 1: 252 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317628
Common Names
- Suregada boiviniana
- Boiviniana Suregada
- Boivin's Suregada
Synonyms
- Gelonium boivinianum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
Description
Suregada boiviniana (also called 'Boivin's 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 boiviniana 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Suregada boiviniana var. boiviniana
Suregada boiviniana var. grandifolia Leandri ex Radcl.-Sm.
Suregada boiviniana var. meridionalis Leandri ex Radcl.-Sm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Suregada boiviniana 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 boiviniana 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 boiviniana
Suregada boiviniana can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Suregada boiviniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Suregada boiviniana?
Suregada boiviniana
What type of plant is Suregada boiviniana?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Where is Suregada boiviniana 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,