Status:
valid
Authors:
Radcl.-Sm. & Petra Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 965 (2003 publ. 2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563138
Common Names
- Celastroides Barberry
- Celastroides Mahonia
- Celastroides Oregon Grape
Description
Suregada celastroides (also called Ceylon Boxwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Sri Lanka. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Suregada celastroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a dense, compact habit and produces yellow flowers in spring. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Suregada celastroides are small, white, and have three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Suregada celastroides is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Suregada celastroides
Suregada celastroides is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.
Suregada celastroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Suregada celastroides?
Suregada celastroides
What is the family of Suregada celastroides?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the common name of Suregada celastroides?
Celastroid suregada
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,