Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Br.) I.C.Nielsen
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia5: 329 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061652
Common Names
- Serianthes Rurutensis
- Rurutensis Serianthes
- Rurutensis Serianthes Tree
Description
Serianthes rurutensis (also called Serianthes rurutensis, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Serianthes rurutensis is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, constipation, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Serianthes rurutensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings have a single stem with two to three pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Serianthes rurutensis is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Serianthes rurutensis
Serianthes rurutensis is native to New Guinea.
Species in the Serianthes genus
Serianthes grandiflora,
Serianthes melanesica,
Serianthes nelsonii,
Serianthes myriadenia,
Serianthes hooglandii,
Serianthes minahassae,
Serianthes robinsonii,
Serianthes kanehirae,
Serianthes lifouensis,
Serianthes margaretiae,
Serianthes petitiana,
Serianthes sachetae,
Serianthes calycina,
Serianthes ebudarum,
Serianthes germainii,
Serianthes vitiensis,
Serianthes rurutensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family