Status:
valid
Authors:
Proctor
Source:
ksu
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 63: 253 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504301
Common Names
- Spathelia coccinea
- Coccinea Spathelia
- Scarlet Spathelia
Description
Spathelia coccinea (also called Scarlet Spathelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and it grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Spathelia coccinea is used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spathelia coccinea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spathelia coccinea is a species of bromeliad native to Peru and Bolivia. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Spathelia coccinea
Spathelia coccinea is native to India and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Spathelia coccinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spathelia coccinea?
Spathelia coccinea
What is the common name of Spathelia coccinea?
Scarlet Spathelia
What is the natural habitat of Spathelia coccinea?
It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands in south-eastern Australia.
Species in the Spathelia genus
Spathelia glabrescens,
Spathelia simplex,
Spathelia vernicosa,
Spathelia subintegra,
Spathelia splendens,
Spathelia cubensis,
Spathelia wrightii,
Spathelia coccinea,
Spathelia bahamensis,
Spathelia brittonii,
Spathelia belizensis,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,