Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
sprucei
ID:
505794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 94: 84 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505126



Common Names

  • Sciadotenia Sprucei
  • Sprucei Sciadotenia
  • Spruce's Sciadotenia


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Synonyms

  • Sciadotenia similis Moldenke ex J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Sciadotenia sprucei (also called Sciadotenia sprucei, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Sciadotenia sprucei is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sciadotenia sprucei has small, white flowers with a diameter of up to 3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciadotenia sprucei is a slow-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and South America. It is propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Sciadotenia sprucei

Sciadotenia sprucei is found in Colombia.

Sciadotenia sprucei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciadotenia sprucei?

Sciadotenia sprucei

What type of plant is Sciadotenia sprucei?

Tree

Where is Sciadotenia sprucei native to?

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,

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