Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
sciadophila
ID:
1084065

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 10: 70 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083403



Common Names

  • Sporoxeia sciadophila
  • Umbrella-Plant Sporoxeia
  • Umbrella-Tree Sporoxeia


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Description

Sporoxeia sciadophila (also called Sciadophila Sporoxeia, 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

Sporoxeia sciadophila 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

Sporoxeia sciadophila has white flowers with a yellow center, small black seeds, and small seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sporoxeia sciadophila is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Sporoxeia sciadophila

Sporoxeia sciadophila can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,

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