Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
1261262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krukoff & Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 20(2): 45 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260600



Common Names

  • Sciadotenia acutifolia
  • Acutifolia Sciadotenia
  • Acutifolia Sciadotenia Fern


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Description

Sciadotenia acutifolia (also called Acutifolia sciadotenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to China and is found in deciduous or evergreen forests, scrub and thickets, at elevations of 500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Sciadotenia acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sciadotenia acutifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciadotenia acutifolia is a shrub species that is native to Bolivia. It is a fast-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Sciadotenia acutifolia

Sciadotenia acutifolia is native to tropical Asia.

Sciadotenia acutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciadotenia acutifolia?

Sciadotenia acutifolia

What are the common names of Sciadotenia acutifolia?

Sharp-leafed fan palm, Sharp-leafed sciadotenia

What is the natural habitat of Sciadotenia acutifolia?

Sciadotenia acutifolia is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50196253: Based on the initial data import
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.