Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 181 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504280
Common Names
- Spathelia splendens
- Splendid Spathelia
- Splendens Spathelia
Description
Spathelia splendens (also called Splendid 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 splendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spathelia splendens 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 splendens is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Spathelia splendens
Spathelia splendens is native to India and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Spathelia splendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spathelia splendens?
Spathelia splendens
What is the common name of Spathelia splendens?
Splendid Spathelia
Where is Spathelia splendens found?
It is found in tropical Asia
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,