Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
oligostemon
ID:
305900

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) McPherson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 7: 248 (1985 publ. 1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305232



Common Names

  • Oligostemon broom
  • Scagea oligostemon
  • Smallflower broom


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Synonyms

  • Longetia gynotricha Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Austrobuxus gynotrichus (Guillaumin) Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Austrobuxus oligostemon (Guillaumin) Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Baloghia oligostemon Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Scagea oligostemon (also called 'Oligostemon Scagea', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, swamps, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scagea oligostemon is used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scagea oligostemon has small, yellow-green flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scagea oligostemon is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Scagea oligostemon

Scagea oligostemon is native to Central and South America.

Scagea oligostemon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scagea oligostemon?

Scagea oligostemon

What type of plant is Scagea oligostemon?

It is a species of shrub

Where is Scagea oligostemon found?

It is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China

Species in the Scagea genus

Species in the Picrodendraceae family

Androstachys johnsonii, Aristogeitonia limoniifolia, Aristogeitonia lophirifolia, Aristogeitonia magnistipula, Aristogeitonia monophylla, Aristogeitonia perrieri, Aristogeitonia uapacifolia, Aristogeitonia gabonica, Austrobuxus alticola, Austrobuxus brevipes, Austrobuxus carunculatus, Austrobuxus clusiaceus, Austrobuxus cracens, Austrobuxus cuneatus, Austrobuxus ellipticus, Austrobuxus eugeniifolius, Austrobuxus horneanus, Austrobuxus huerlimannii, Austrobuxus mandjelicus, Austrobuxus megacarpus, Austrobuxus montis-do, Austrobuxus nitidus, Austrobuxus ovalis, Austrobuxus pauciflorus, Austrobuxus petiolaris, Austrobuxus rubiginosus, Austrobuxus swainii, Austrobuxus vieillardii, Austrobuxus dentatus, Austrobuxus celebicus, Choriceras majus, Choriceras tricorne, Dissiliaria baloghioides, Dissiliaria indistincta, Dissiliaria laxinervis, Dissiliaria muelleri, Dissiliaria surculosa, Dissiliaria tuckeri, Hyaenanche globosa, Kairothamnus phyllanthoides, Longetia buxoides, Micrantheum demissum, Micrantheum ericoides, Micrantheum hexandrum, Micrantheum serpentinum, Mischodon zeylanicus, Neoroepera banksii, Neoroepera buxifolia, Oldfieldia africana, Oldfieldia dactylophylla,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-186621: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Gordon D. McPherson (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McPherson' in the authors string.