Scurrula chingii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chingii
ID:
1076412
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.C.Cheng) H.S.Kiu
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21: 175 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075750
Common Names
- Scurrula chingii
- Chingii Scurrula
- Scurrula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scurrula chingii (also called Ching's Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Scurrula chingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, as it is known to absorb pollutants from the air.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Scurrula chingii var. yunnanensis H.S.KiuFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scurrula chingii is yellow in color and has 4 petals. The seed is small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scurrula chingii can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Propagation by cuttings is also possible.
Where to Find Scurrula chingii
Scurrula chingii can be found in China.
Species in the Scurrula genus
Scurrula steenisii, Scurrula argentea, Scurrula aphodastrica, Scurrula montana, Scurrula meeboldii, Scurrula lepidota, Scurrula leenhoutsii, Scurrula robertsonii, Scurrula rhopalocarpa, Scurrula oortiana, Scurrula eglandulosa, Scurrula didyma, Scurrula cordifolia, Scurrula corynitis, Scurrula fusca, Scurrula gracilifolia, Scurrula parasitica, Scurrula chingii, Scurrula gongshanensis, Scurrula phoebes-formosanae, Scurrula notothixoides, Scurrula ferruginea, Scurrula pulverulenta, Scurrula elata, Scurrula atropurpurea, Scurrula paramjitii,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19102754: Based on the initial data import
Wan Chun Cheng (1908-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Cheng' in the authors string.
Hua Shing Kiu (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Kiu' in the authors string.