Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
fusca
ID:
501997

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
ksu

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 421 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501329



Common Names

  • Scurrula fusca
  • Brown Scurrula
  • Brown Vine


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus fuscus Blume [unknown]
  • Loranthus malaccensis Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cichlanthus fuscus Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Dendrophthoe fusca (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
  • Dendrophthoe ignea Scheff. [unknown]
  • Dendrophthoe sphenoides (Blume) G.Don [unknown]

Description

Scurrula fusca (also called Brown scurrula, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scurrula fusca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scurrula fusca is a small, white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and slightly curved seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scurrula fusca is a perennial climber that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It can be cultivated in gardens, containers, or hanging baskets. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Scurrula fusca

Scurrula fusca can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Scurrula fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scurrula fusca?

Scurrula fusca

What is the common name of Scurrula fusca?

Brown Scurrula

What is the natural habitat of Scurrula fusca?

Tropical rainforests

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,