Streblus sclerophyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Corner
Source:
ksu
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Blumea 18: 399 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506172
Common Names
- Streblus sclerophyllus
- Thick-Leaved Streblus
- Thick-Leaved Fig Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Streblus sclerophyllus (also called 'Sclerophyll Streblus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Streblus sclerophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Streblus sclerophyllus has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf. The seed is small and black.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Streblus sclerophyllus is a terrestrial orchid, native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually in forests. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done when the plant is dormant, in late winter or early spring. The divisions should be planted in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Streblus sclerophyllus
Streblus sclerophyllus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.
Streblus sclerophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streblus sclerophyllus?
Streblus sclerophyllus
What is the common name of Streblus sclerophyllus?
Sclerophyll fig
What is the natural habitat of Streblus sclerophyllus?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Streblus genus
Streblus mitis, Streblus celebensis, Streblus banksii, Streblus ascendens, Streblus mauritianus, Streblus crenatus, Streblus heterophyllus, Streblus glaber, Streblus elongatus, Streblus monoicus, Streblus vidalii, Streblus spinosus, Streblus solomonensis, Streblus sclerophyllus, Streblus perakensis, Streblus pendulina, Streblus anthropophagorum, Streblus sandwicensis, Streblus dimepate, Streblus asper, Streblus ilicifolius, Streblus smithii, Streblus taxoides, Streblus indicus, Streblus zeylanicus, Streblus macrophyllus, Streblus brunoniana,
Species in the Moraceae family
Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,
References
Edred John Henry Corner (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:584646-1: Based on the initial data import