Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
1334216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King & Gamble) de Juana

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Bouteloua 22: 30 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346670

Common Names

  • Scortechinii Cartrema
  • Cartrema
  • Cartrema Scortechinii

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Description

Cartrema scortechinii (also called Scortechin's Cartrema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and is about 1-2 m tall. Its leaves are simple and have an ovate shape. The flowers are white and have a calyx with 5 sepals. It is found in tropical forests and along the edges of rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Cartrema scortechinii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cartrema scortechinii has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cartrema scortechinii is a shrub native to Indonesia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cartrema scortechinii

Cartrema scortechinii is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.

Cartrema scortechinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cartrema scortechinii?

Cartrema scortechinii

What is the family of Cartrema scortechinii?

Rubiaceae

What is the habitat of Cartrema scortechinii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
José Ignacio de Juana Clavero (b.1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Juana' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157950-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].