Suregada decidua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decidua
ID:
318311
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 46: 717 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317643
Common Names
- Suregada decidua
- Decidua Suregada
- Deciduous Suregada
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Suregada decidua (also called 'Deciduous 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 decidua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Suregada decidua is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Suregada decidua is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 8 m (26 ft) in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Suregada decidua
Suregada decidua can be found in tropical Africa.
Suregada decidua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Suregada decidua?
Suregada decidua
What type of plant is Suregada decidua?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Where is Suregada decidua 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-198596: Based on the initial data import
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.