Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosus
ID:
506838

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Corner

Source:
ksu

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 19: 229 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506170

Common Names

  • Streblus spinosus
  • Spiny Streblus
  • Spiny Fig Tree

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Synonyms

  • Urtica spinosa Blume [unknown]
  • Taxotrophis javanica Blume [unknown]
  • Taxotrophis spinosa (Blume) Steenis ex Backer [unknown]

Description

Streblus spinosus (also called 'Spiny 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 spinosus 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 spinosus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Streblus spinosus 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 spinosus

Streblus spinosus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.

Streblus spinosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streblus spinosus?

Streblus spinosus

What is the common name of Streblus spinosus?

Spiny fig

What is the natural habitat of Streblus spinosus?

Tropical rainforest

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
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:584649-1: Based on the initial data import