Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
rurutensis
ID:
1062314

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

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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.

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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 Fabaceae family

References

Forest B. H. Brown (1873-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Br.' in the authors string.
Ivan Christian Nielsen (1946-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.C.Nielsen' in the authors string.