Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
serratum
ID:
1143732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Flora 24: 666 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143070

Common Names

  • Streptopetalum serratum
  • Serratum Streptopetalum
  • Serratum

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Uses & Benefits

Streptopetalum serratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including as an antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Streptopetalum serratum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptopetalum serratum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in moist soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Streptopetalum serratum

Streptopetalum serratum is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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