Suregada lanceolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
318323
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 619 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317655
Common Names
- Suregada lanceolata
- Lanceolata Suregada
- Lanceolate Suregada
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- Suregada angustifolia (Müll.Arg.) Airy Shaw [unknown]
- Suregada angustifolia Baill. [unknown]
- Gelonium angustifolium Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Gelonium lanceolatum Willd. [unknown]
Description
Suregada lanceolata (also called 'Lance-Leaved 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 lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Suregada lanceolata 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 lanceolata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Suregada lanceolata
Suregada lanceolata can be found in tropical Africa.
Suregada lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Suregada lanceolata?
Suregada lanceolata
What is the common name of Suregada lanceolata?
Lanceolata Suregada
What is the natural habitat of Suregada lanceolata?
It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests
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-198607: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.