Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
rubrinervis
ID:
506522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 29 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505854



Common Names

  • Sarcotheca rubrinervis
  • Red-Veined Sarcotheca
  • Red-Veined Leatherwood


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Synonyms

  • Sarcotheca oblongifolia Merr. [unknown]

Description

Sarcotheca rubrinervis (also called Red-veined 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 rubrinervis 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 rubrinervis 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 rubrinervis 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 rubrinervis

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

Sarcotheca rubrinervis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcotheca rubrinervis?

Sarcotheca rubrinervis

What is the common name of Sarcotheca rubrinervis?

Red-veined Sarcotheca

What is the natural habitat of Sarcotheca rubrinervis?

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,