Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
boiviniana
ID:
318296

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


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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.

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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 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