Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
917328

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Proença & Sobral

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 8: 57 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916663



Common Names

  • Siphoneugena crassifolia
  • Thick-Leaf Siphoneugena
  • Crassifolia Siphoneugena


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Description

Siphoneugena crassifolia (also called Thick-Leaved Siphoneugena, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in areas of secondary vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Siphoneugena crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Siphoneugena crassifolia has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The flowers are borne in clusters on the ends of branches. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siphoneugena crassifolia is a perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring and cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Siphoneugena crassifolia

Siphoneugena crassifolia is native to India and Nepal.

Siphoneugena crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siphoneugena crassifolia?

Siphoneugena crassifolia

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Poaceae

What is the common name of Siphoneugena crassifolia?

Thick-leaved Siphoneugena

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-461845: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.
Carolyn Elinore Barnes Proença (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proença' in the authors string.