Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
aurantiacum
ID:
493613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 59: 123 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492945



Common Names

  • Scleropyrum aurantiacum
  • Orange Scleropyrum
  • Orange Triggerplant


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Synonyms

  • Scleromelum aurantiacum K.Schum. & Lauterb. [unknown]

Description

Scleropyrum aurantiacum (also called Orange Scleropyrum, among many other common names) is an erect shrub, up to 2 m tall, with a spreading crown. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scleropyrum aurantiacum is a small shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleropyrum aurantiacum has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleropyrum aurantiacum is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Scleropyrum aurantiacum

Scleropyrum aurantiacum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and South East Asia.

Scleropyrum aurantiacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleropyrum aurantiacum?

Scleropyrum aurantiacum

What type of plant is Scleropyrum aurantiacum?

Tree

Where is Scleropyrum aurantiacum found?

Asia

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