Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
brachystephanus
ID:
1256001

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) P.I.Forst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 348 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255339

Common Names

  • Sarcolobus brachystephanus
  • Brachystephanus Sarcolobus
  • Brachystephanus Tree Fern

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Description

Sarcolobus brachystephanus (also called Short-spurred Sarcolobus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcolobus brachystephanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sarcolobus brachystephanus is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Where to Find Sarcolobus brachystephanus

Sarcolobus brachystephanus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Sarcolobus brachystephanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcolobus brachystephanus?

Sarcolobus brachystephanus

What is the family of Sarcolobus brachystephanus?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Sarcolobus brachystephanus?

Short-spike Acanthus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50178431: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.