Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
aphodastrica
ID:
501920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barlow

Source:
ksu

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Blumea 36: 68 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501252

Common Names

  • Scurrula aphodastrica
  • Aphodastric Scurrula
  • Aphodastric Vine

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Description

Scurrula aphodastrica (also called Aphodastric Scurrula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a rosette of ovate leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in wet grasslands and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Scurrula aphodastrica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scurrula aphodastrica is white in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scurrula aphodastrica is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Scurrula aphodastrica

Scurrula aphodastrica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Scurrula aphodastrica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scurrula aphodastrica?

Scurrula aphodastrica

What is the common name of Scurrula aphodastrica?

Aphodastrica Scurrula

Where is Scurrula aphodastrica native to?

Scurrula aphodastrica is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Loranthaceae family

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