Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
xanthostictus
ID:
1084038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr. & Chun) H.L.Li

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. xxv. 34 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083376



Common Names

  • Scorpiothyrsus xanthostictus
  • Xanthostictus Scorpiothyrsus
  • Scorpiothyrsus Xanthostictus


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Description

Scorpiothyrsus xanthostictus (also called Xanthostictus Scorpiothyrsus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scorpiothyrsus xanthostictus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorpiothyrsus xanthostictus has yellow flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Scorpiothyrsus xanthostictus

Scorpiothyrsus xanthostictus can be found in China.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20305321: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Li Huilin (1911-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Li' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.