Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
monophylla
ID:
506527

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Planch. ex Hook.f.) Hallier f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 1910: 2 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505859



Common Names

  • Sarcotheca monophylla
  • One-Leaved Sarcotheca
  • One-Leaved Leatherwood


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Synonyms

  • Connaropsis monophylla Planch. [unknown]
  • Dapania monophylla R.Knuth [unknown]

Description

Sarcotheca monophylla (also called One-Leaf Sarcotheca, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers in the spring. It grows in rocky, shady areas and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcotheca monophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sarcotheca monophylla is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcotheca monophylla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may need additional water in hot climates. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Sarcotheca monophylla

Sarcotheca monophylla is native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Sarcotheca monophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcotheca monophylla?

Sarcotheca monophylla

What is the common name of Sarcotheca monophylla?

One-leaved Sarcotheca

What is the natural habitat of Sarcotheca monophylla?

It is native to moist forests and thickets in tropical Asia

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,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:544896-1: Based on the initial data import