Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 68 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303893
Common Names
- Sarcosperma pedunculatum
- Pedunculatum Sarcosperma
- Pedunculatum
Synonyms
- Planchonella pedunculata (Hemsl.) H.J.Lam & Kerpel [unknown]
- Pouteria pedunculata (Hemsl.) Baehni [unknown]
- Sinosideroxylon pedunculatum (Hemsl.) H.Chuang [unknown]
- Sinosideroxylon pedunculatum pubifolium H.Chuang [unknown]
Description
Sarcosperma pedunculatum (also called Peduncled Sarcosperma, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a small shrub with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia and New Guinea, and is found in a variety of habitats, from dry to wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcosperma pedunculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarcosperma pedunculatum has white flowers with five petals and a long, curved spur. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarcosperma pedunculatum is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It prefers a well-draining medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Sarcosperma pedunculatum
Sarcosperma pedunculatum can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Sarcosperma pedunculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcosperma pedunculatum?
Sarcosperma pedunculatum
What is the common name of Sarcosperma pedunculatum?
Peduncled Sarcosperma
What is the natural habitat of Sarcosperma pedunculatum?
Tropical rainforests of South America
Species in the Sarcosperma genus
Sarcosperma affine,
Sarcosperma angustifolium,
Sarcosperma arboreum,
Sarcosperma griffithii,
Sarcosperma kachinense,
Sarcosperma kontumense,
Sarcosperma laurinum,
Sarcosperma ovatifolium,
Sarcosperma paniculatum,
Sarcosperma pedunculatum,
Sarcosperma uittienii,
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,