Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
maingayi
ID:
493603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 235 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492935



Common Names

  • Scleropyrum maingayi
  • Maingay's Scleropyrum
  • Maingay's Triggerplant


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Synonyms

  • Heydia maingayi Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Scleropyrum maingayi (also called Maingay's 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 maingayi 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

The flower of Scleropyrum maingayi is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleropyrum maingayi is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 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 maingayi

Scleropyrum maingayi is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.

Scleropyrum maingayi FAQ

What is the common name of Scleropyrum maingayi?

Maingay's scleropyrum

What is the scientific name of Maingay's scleropyrum?

Scleropyrum maingayi

What type of plant is Scleropyrum maingayi?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Santalaceae family

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