Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
lunduensis
ID:
745288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Veldkamp

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 60: 70 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744621



Common Names

  • Lunduensis Sarcotheca
  • Sarcotheca Lunduensis
  • Sarcotheca of Lunduen


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Description

Sarcotheca lunduensis (also called Lundu's Sarcotheca, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical forests of Africa. It typically grows up to 3 feet tall and wide and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcotheca lunduensis is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as a diuretic, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food flavoring and garnish.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sarcotheca lunduensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcotheca lunduensis is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Sarcotheca lunduensis

Sarcotheca lunduensis can be found in the Lundu region of Malaysia.

Sarcotheca lunduensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcotheca lunduensis?

Sarcotheca lunduensis

What is the family of Sarcotheca lunduensis?

Araliaceae

Where is Sarcotheca lunduensis found?

It is found in India

Species in the Oxalidaceae family

Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,