Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosum
ID:
1036482

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.T.White) B.G.Briggs, B.Hyland & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 23: 166 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035820



Common Names

  • Sphalmium racemosum
  • Racemose Sphalmium
  • Racemose Sphalmium Vine


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Description

Sphalmium racemosum (also called Racemose Sphalmium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in open forests, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has a woody stem and is characterized by its racemose inflorescence and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sphalmium racemosum is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphalmium racemosum has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphalmium racemosum is a terrestrial plant that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings.

Where to Find Sphalmium racemosum

Sphalmium racemosum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Sphalmium genus

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100356367: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
Bernard Hyland (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hyland' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.