Scurrula steenisii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steenisii
ID:
501829
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rajasek.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
J. Swamy Bot. Club 3: 88 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501161
Common Names
- Scurrula Steenisii
- Steenis' Scurrula
- Steenis' Scurrula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scurrula steenisii (also called Steenis' Scurrula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a rosette of ovate leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in wet grasslands and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Scurrula steenisii 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 steenisii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scurrula steenisii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Scurrula steenisii
Scurrula steenisii is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist areas such as riverbanks, swamps, and wet forests.
Scurrula steenisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scurrula steenisii?
Scurrula steenisii
What is the common name of Scurrula steenisii?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Scurrula steenisii?
Tropical rainforests
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
Kamatchinadar Rajasekaran (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rajasek.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77071791-1: Based on the initial data import