Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engelm. & A.Gray) M.W.Turner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 203: 79 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333825
Common Names
- Warnockia scuttelarioides
- Scuttellarioides Warnockia
- Scuttelarioides Warnockia
Synonyms
- Brazoria roemeriana Scheele [unknown]
- Brazoria scutellarioides Engelm. & Gray [unknown]
Description
Warnockia scuttelarioides (also called Scuttellarioides warnockia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Warnockia scuttelarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow-brown flowers. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Warnockia scuttelarioides has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Warnockia scuttelarioides is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Warnockia scuttelarioides
Warnockia scuttelarioides is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Warnockia scuttelarioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Warnockia scuttelarioides?
Warnockia scuttelarioides
What is the common name of Warnockia scuttelarioides?
Scuttle-Leaved Warnockia
Where is Warnockia scuttelarioides native to?
Central America
Species in the Warnockia genus
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Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
Matt W. Turner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Turner' in the authors string.