Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
rhopalocarpa
ID:
501962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danser

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 353 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501294

Common Names

  • Scurrula rhopalocarpa
  • Club-Fruited Scurrula
  • Club-Fruited Vine

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus rhopalocarpus Kurz [unknown]

Description

Scurrula rhopalocarpa (also called Rhopalocarpous 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 rhopalocarpa 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 rhopalocarpa is a small, white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and slightly curved seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scurrula rhopalocarpa is a perennial climber that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It can be cultivated in gardens, containers, or hanging baskets. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Scurrula rhopalocarpa

Scurrula rhopalocarpa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Scurrula rhopalocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scurrula rhopalocarpa?

Scurrula rhopalocarpa

What is the common name of Scurrula rhopalocarpa?

Rhopalocarpa Scurrula

Where is Scurrula rhopalocarpa native to?

Scurrula rhopalocarpa is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands

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,