Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
borbonica
ID:
318298

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pax & K.Hoffm.) Croizat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 17: 216 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317630



Common Names

  • Suregada borbonica
  • Borbonica Suregada
  • Bourbon Suregada


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Synonyms

  • Gelonium borbonicum Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Suregada borbonica (also called 'Bourbon 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 borbonica 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 borbonica 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 borbonica 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 borbonica

Suregada borbonica is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Suregada borbonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Suregada borbonica?

Suregada borbonica

What type of plant is Suregada borbonica?

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

Where is Suregada borbonica 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-198584: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.