Sciadotenia mathiasiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mathiasiana
ID:
1084604
Status:
valid
Authors:
Krukoff & Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 20(2): 46 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083942
Common Names
- Sciadotenia mathiasiana
- Mathiasiana Sciadotenia
- Sciadotenia Mathiasiana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sciadotenia mathiasiana (also called Mathias' sciadotenia, among many other common names) is a small tree species native to the Amazon rainforest. It is found in moist lowland forests, and can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has an ovate-oblong leaf shape, and produces yellowish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sciadotenia mathiasiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sciadotenia mathiasiana are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sciadotenia mathiasiana is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sciadotenia mathiasiana
Sciadotenia mathiasiana is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.
Species in the Sciadotenia genus
Sciadotenia cayennensis, Sciadotenia sprucei, Sciadotenia brachypoda, Sciadotenia ramiflora, Sciadotenia sagotiana, Sciadotenia amazonica, Sciadotenia paraensis, Sciadotenia nitida, Sciadotenia toxifera, Sciadotenia solimoesana, Sciadotenia eichleriana, Sciadotenia mathiasiana, Sciadotenia peruviana, Sciadotenia duckei, Sciadotenia pachnococca, Sciadotenia javariensis, Sciadotenia pubistaminea, Sciadotenia acutifolia, Sciadotenia campestris,
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-20600505: 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.