Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
ksu
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 422 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501284
Common Names
- Scurrula lepidota
- Scaly Scurrula
- Scaly Vine
Synonyms
- Loranthus kalahiensis Korth. [unknown]
- Loranthus junghuhnii Molk. [unknown]
- Loranthus lepidotus Blume [unknown]
- Loranthus kramatensis Korth. ex Boerl. [unknown]
- Loranthus medinensis Molk. [unknown]
- Scurrula obovata (Blume) G.Don [unknown]
- Scurrula medinensis Danser [unknown]
- Scurrula kramatensis Danser [unknown]
- Scurrula kalahiensis Danser [unknown]
- Scurrula junghuhnii Danser [unknown]
- Cichlanthus lepidotus Tiegh. [unknown]
- Dendrophthoe junghuhnii Miq. [unknown]
- Dendrophthoe kalahiensis Miq. [unknown]
- Dendrophthoe lepidota Mart. [unknown]
- Dendrophthoe medinensis Miq. [unknown]
- Dendrophthoe obovata (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
Description
Scurrula lepidota (also called Scaly scurrula, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Scurrula lepidota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scurrula lepidota 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scurrula lepidota is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seeds or cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a potting mix with perlite or sand added for drainage. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright spot and water regularly until they have rooted.
Where to Find Scurrula lepidota
Scurrula lepidota is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Scurrula lepidota FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scurrula lepidota?
Scurrula lepidota
What is the common name of Scurrula lepidota?
Lepidota Scurrula
Where is Scurrula lepidota native to?
Scurrula lepidota is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands
Species in the Scurrula genus
Scurrula steenisii,
Scurrula argentea,
Scurrula aphodastrica,
Scurrula montana,
Scurrula meeboldii,
Scurrula lepidota,
Scurrula leenhoutsii,
Scurrula robertsonii,
Scurrula rhopalocarpa,
Scurrula oortiana,
Scurrula eglandulosa,
Scurrula didyma,
Scurrula cordifolia,
Scurrula corynitis,
Scurrula fusca,
Scurrula gracilifolia,
Scurrula parasitica,
Scurrula chingii,
Scurrula gongshanensis,
Scurrula phoebes-formosanae,
Scurrula notothixoides,
Scurrula ferruginea,
Scurrula pulverulenta,
Scurrula elata,
Scurrula atropurpurea,
Scurrula paramjitii,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,