Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
gracilifolia
ID:
502003

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schult.) Danser

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Blumea 2: 47 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501335



Common Names

  • Scurrula gracilifolia
  • Graceful Scurrula
  • Graceful Vine


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus gracilifolius Roxb. ex Schult.f. [unknown]

Description

Scurrula gracilifolia (also called Slender Scurrula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loranthaceae. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is a small shrub that grows in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scurrula gracilifolia 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 gracilifolia 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 gracilifolia 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 gracilifolia

Scurrula gracilifolia is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Scurrula gracilifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scurrula gracilifolia?

Scurrula gracilifolia

What is the common name of Scurrula gracilifolia?

Slender-Leaf Scurrula

What is the natural habitat of Scurrula gracilifolia?

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,

References

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:551523-1: Based on the initial data import