Streblus ascendens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Corner
Source:
ksu
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Blumea 18: 395 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505933
Common Names
- Ascending false mastic
- Ascending mastic
- Streblus ascendens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Streblus ascendens (also called Ascending Streblus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is a perennial herb with an erect stem and a woody base. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Streblus ascendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Streblus ascendens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Streblus ascendens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot. These sections should then be replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Streblus ascendens
Streblus ascendens is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Streblus ascendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streblus ascendens?
Streblus ascendens
What is the natural habitat of Streblus ascendens?
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
What is the flowering season of Streblus ascendens?
Spring and summer
Species in the Streblus genus
Streblus mitis, Streblus celebensis, Streblus banksii, Streblus ascendens, Streblus mauritianus, Streblus crenatus, Streblus heterophyllus, Streblus glaber, Streblus elongatus, Streblus monoicus, Streblus vidalii, Streblus spinosus, Streblus solomonensis, Streblus sclerophyllus, Streblus perakensis, Streblus pendulina, Streblus anthropophagorum, Streblus sandwicensis, Streblus dimepate, Streblus asper, Streblus ilicifolius, Streblus smithii, Streblus taxoides, Streblus indicus, Streblus zeylanicus, Streblus macrophyllus, Streblus brunoniana,
Species in the Moraceae family
Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,
References
Edred John Henry Corner (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:584632-1: Based on the initial data import