Status:
valid
Authors:
(Airy Shaw) Welzen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Blumea 40: 393 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318037
Common Names
- West Indian Syngonium
- West Indian Arrowhead
- West Indian Goosefoot
Synonyms
- Syndyophyllum excelsum occidentale Airy Shaw [unknown]
Description
Syndyophyllum occidentale (also called Syndyophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Syndyophyllum occidentale is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Syndyophyllum occidentale are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syndyophyllum occidentale is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Syndyophyllum occidentale
Syndyophyllum occidentale can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Syndyophyllum occidentale FAQ
What is the common name of Syndyophyllum occidentale?
Western syndyophyllum
What is the scientific name of Western syndyophyllum?
Syndyophyllum occidentale
What is the natural habitat of Syndyophyllum occidentale?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Syndyophyllum genus
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,