Suregada africana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
318290
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 1129 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317622
Common Names
- Suregada africana
- Africana Suregada
- African Suregada
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Suregada ceratophora Baill. [unknown]
- Gelonium africanum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Ceratophorus africanus Sond. [unknown]
Description
Suregada africana (also called 'African Buttercup', among many other common names) is a small shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is commonly found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Suregada africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Suregada africana has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Suregada africana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a potting mix of peat moss and perlite. Division should be done in the spring or summer. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in its own pot. The potting mix should be a combination of peat moss and perlite.
Where to Find Suregada africana
Suregada africana can be found in Africa.
Suregada africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Suregada africana?
Suregada africana
What type of plant is Suregada africana?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Where is Suregada africana found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Species in the Suregada genus
Suregada adenophora, Suregada aequorea, Suregada africana, Suregada bifaria, Suregada boiviniana, Suregada borbonica, Suregada bracteata, Suregada calcicola, Suregada capuronii, Suregada cicerosperma, Suregada comorensis, Suregada croizatiana, Suregada decidua, Suregada eucleoides, Suregada gaultheriifolia, Suregada glomerulata, Suregada gossweileri, Suregada grandiflora, Suregada humbertii, Suregada ivorensis, Suregada lanceolata, Suregada laurina, Suregada lithoxyla, Suregada multiflora, Suregada nigricaulis, Suregada occidentalis, Suregada perrieri, Suregada procera, Suregada racemulosa, Suregada stenophylla, Suregada zanzibariensis, Suregada celastroides,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-198574: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.