Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
celastroides
ID:
563806

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


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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.

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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 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-267377: Based on the initial data import
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.
Petra Hoffmann (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petra Hoffm.' in the authors string.