Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sumatranum
ID:
928121

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr. & J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 15: 7 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927457



Common Names

  • Sumatranum Croton
  • Sumatranum Spurge
  • Sumatranum Croton Spurge


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Description

Agrostophyllum sumatranum (also called Sumatran Agrostophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Sumatra and Java in Indonesia. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown with leathery, oblong-elliptic leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum sumatranum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostophyllum sumatranum is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and green with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum sumatranum can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Agrostophyllum sumatranum requires well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum sumatranum

Agrostophyllum sumatranum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Species in the Agrostophyllum genus

Agrostophyllum grubbianum, Agrostophyllum cyatheicola, Agrostophyllum militare, Agrostophyllum milneanum, Agrostophyllum nidus-avis, Agrostophyllum subacuminatum, Agrostophyllum triquetrum, Agrostophyllum kairoanum, Agrostophyllum daymanense, Agrostophyllum crassilabium, Agrostophyllum beleense, Agrostophyllum atrobrunneum, Agrostophyllum habbemense, Agrostophyllum acutum, Agrostophyllum amboinense, Agrostophyllum appendiculoides, Agrostophyllum aristatum, Agrostophyllum atrovirens, Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum, Agrostophyllum bimaculatum, Agrostophyllum brachiatum, Agrostophyllum brevipes, Agrostophyllum callosum, Agrostophyllum compressum, Agrostophyllum crassicaule, Agrostophyllum curvilabre, Agrostophyllum curvum, Agrostophyllum cyathiforme, Agrostophyllum cycloglossum, Agrostophyllum cyclopense, Agrostophyllum dischorense, Agrostophyllum djararatense, Agrostophyllum dolychophyllum, Agrostophyllum earinoides, Agrostophyllum elatum, Agrostophyllum elmeri, Agrostophyllum elongatum, Agrostophyllum fibrosum, Agrostophyllum flavidum, Agrostophyllum formosanum, Agrostophyllum fragrans, Agrostophyllum globiceps, Agrostophyllum globigerum, Agrostophyllum glumaceum, Agrostophyllum graminifolium, Agrostophyllum grandiflorum, Agrostophyllum inocephalum, Agrostophyllum javanicum, Agrostophyllum kaniense, Agrostophyllum kusaiense,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4943: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.