Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 32 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499420
Common Names
- Sericolea ridleyana
- Ridleyana Sericolea
- Sericolea Plant
Description
Sericolea ridleyana (also called Sericolea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in lowland and hill forests. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. Its bark is greyish-brown, and its leaves are dark green and glossy.
Uses & Benefits
Sericolea ridleyana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sericolea ridleyana is a small, yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sericolea ridleyana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy to USDA Zone 8. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Sericolea ridleyana
Sericolea ridleyana is native to India and can be found in the forests of the Western Ghats.
Sericolea ridleyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sericolea ridleyana?
Sericolea ridleyana
What is the common name of Sericolea ridleyana?
Red Meranti
Where is Sericolea ridleyana found?
It is found in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra
Species in the Sericolea genus
Sericolea leptophylla,
Sericolea papuana,
Sericolea novoguineensis,
Sericolea pachyphylla,
Sericolea pullei,
Sericolea ridleyana,
Sericolea salicina,
Sericolea micans,
Sericolea chrysotricha,
Sericolea collinsii,
Sericolea coodei,
Sericolea decandra,
Sericolea gracilis,
Sericolea calophylla,
Sericolea arfakensis,
Sericolea brassii,
Sericolea gaultheria,
Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family
Aceratium archboldianum,
Aceratium brassii,
Aceratium calomala,
Aceratium concinnum,
Aceratium dasyphyllum,
Aceratium doggrellii,
Aceratium ferrugineum,
Aceratium hypoleucum,
Aceratium ledermannii,
Aceratium megalospermum,
Aceratium muellerianum,
Aceratium oppositifolium,
Aceratium pachypetalum,
Aceratium parvifolium,
Aceratium pittosporoides,
Aceratium sericeum,
Aceratium sericoleopsis,
Aceratium sinuatum,
Aceratium sphaerocarpum,
Aceratium tomentosum,
Aristotelia australasica,
Aristotelia chilensis,
Aristotelia colensoi,
Aristotelia fruticosa,
Aristotelia peduncularis,
Aristotelia serrata,
Crinodendron brasiliense,
Crinodendron hookerianum,
Crinodendron patagua,
Crinodendron tucumanum,
Dubouzetia acuminata,
Dubouzetia australiensis,
Dubouzetia campanulata,
Dubouzetia caudiculata,
Dubouzetia confusa,
Dubouzetia dentata,
Dubouzetia elegans,
Dubouzetia galorei,
Dubouzetia guillauminii,
Dubouzetia kairoi,
Dubouzetia saxatilis,
Elaeocarpus glandulosus,
Elaeocarpus tremulus,
Elaeocarpus sedentarius,
Elaeocarpus acmocarpus,
Elaeocarpus acmosepalus,
Elaeocarpus acrantherus,
Elaeocarpus acronodia,
Elaeocarpus acuminatus,
Elaeocarpus adenopus,