Sciadotenia peruviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1084625
Status:
valid
Authors:
Krukoff & Barneby
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 33: 326 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083963
Common Names
- Sciadotenia peruviana
- Peruvian Umbrella Tree
- Peruvian Hat Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sciadotenia peruviana (also called 'Peruvian Sciadotenia' and 'Peruvian Sea Whip', among many other common names) is a species of soft coral found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is a colonial species with a cylindrical, whip-like body and a yellow-brown color. It is found in shallow waters, often in coral reefs and lagoons.
Uses & Benefits
Sciadotenia peruviana 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 flower of Sciadotenia peruviana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sciadotenia peruviana 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 peruviana
Sciadotenia peruviana 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-20600624: 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.