Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
318301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 129 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317633



Common Names

  • Suregada calcicola
  • Calcicola Suregada
  • Lime-loving Suregada


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Description

Suregada calcicola (also called 'Calcium-Loving 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 calcicola 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

The flower of Suregada calcicola is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Suregada calcicola 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 calcicola

Suregada calcicola can be found in Madagascar.

Suregada calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Suregada calcicola?

Suregada calcicola

What type of plant is Suregada calcicola?

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

Where is Suregada calcicola 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