Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
1328069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Soderstr. & R.P.Ellis) Attigala, Kaththr. & L.G.Clark

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 174: 200 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340523



Common Names

  • Kuruna scandens
  • Scandens Kuruna
  • Scandens's Kuruna


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Description

Kuruna scandens (also called Climbing Kuruna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Thailand. It has a climbing habit and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It is found in forests, valleys, and mountains, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Kuruna scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kuruna scandens has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kuruna scandens is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best propagated through division or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Kuruna scandens

Kuruna scandens is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Kuruna scandens FAQ

What is the common name of Kuruna scandens?

Climbing Kuruna

What is the natural habitat of Kuruna scandens?

Tropical rainforest

What is the flowering season of Kuruna scandens?

Summer

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Thomas Robert Soderstrom (1936-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soderstr.' in the authors string.
Lynn G. Clark (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Clark' in the authors string.
Roger Pearson Ellis (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Ellis' in the authors string.
Lakshmi Attigala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attigala' in the authors string.
Hashendra-Suvini Kathriarachchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kathr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142394-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].