Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
excelsum
ID:
318703

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. & Lauterb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 404 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318035



Common Names

  • Syndyophyllum excelsum
  • Climbing Fern
  • Climbing Shield Fern


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Description

Syndyophyllum excelsum (also called Syndyophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Syndyophyllum excelsum is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Syndyophyllum excelsum are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syndyophyllum excelsum is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Syndyophyllum excelsum

Syndyophyllum excelsum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Syndyophyllum excelsum FAQ

What is the common name of Syndyophyllum excelsum?

Highland syndyophyllum

What is the scientific name of Highland syndyophyllum?

Syndyophyllum excelsum

What is the natural habitat of Syndyophyllum excelsum?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Syndyophyllum genus

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-199006: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.