Sarcolobus spathulatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulatus
ID:
431858
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.I.Forst.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 345 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431190
Common Names
- Sarcolobus spathulatus
- Spathulate Sarcolobus
- Spathulate Lobster Claw
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sarcolobus spathulatus (also called 'Spathulate Sarcolobus', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in wet mountain areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcolobus spathulatus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sarcolobus spathulatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sarcolobus spathulatus is a perennial succulent native to South Africa. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly in the summer and provide protection from frost in the winter.
Where to Find Sarcolobus spathulatus
Sarcolobus spathulatus is native to the Philippines.
Sarcolobus spathulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcolobus spathulatus?
Sarcolobus spathulatus
What is the natural habitat of Sarcolobus spathulatus?
It is found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
What are the characteristics of Sarcolobus spathulatus?
It is a small shrub with leathery leaves and white or pink flowers.
Species in the Sarcolobus genus
Sarcolobus porcatus, Sarcolobus merrillii, Sarcolobus oblongus, Sarcolobus pierrei, Sarcolobus retusus, Sarcolobus ritae, Sarcolobus rubescens, Sarcolobus luzonensis, Sarcolobus carinatus, Sarcolobus globosus, Sarcolobus spathulatus, Sarcolobus borneensis, Sarcolobus stenophyllus, Sarcolobus subnudus, Sarcolobus venulosus, Sarcolobus vittatus, Sarcolobus kaniensis, Sarcolobus hullsii, Sarcolobus brachystephanus, Sarcolobus cambogensis,
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
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:960074-1: Based on the initial data import