Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
1270355

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.C.Stone) B.C.Stone

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Malayan Nat. J. 46: 21 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269693

Common Names

  • Fruticosa Systellantha
  • Fruticosa Locoweed
  • Fruticosa Milkvetch

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Description

Systellantha fruticosa (also called the Shrubby Systellantha, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Philippines. It has a slender stem, with a crown of small, white flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests, typically at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Systellantha fruticosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fatigue, anemia, and other ailments. It is also used as an herbal supplement to boost the immune system and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Systellantha fruticosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Systellantha fruticosa is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers sunny, dry conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings or by collecting and sowing the seeds.

Where to Find Systellantha fruticosa

Systellantha fruticosa is native to the western United States and is found in California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Systellantha fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Systellantha fruticosa?

Systellantha fruticosa

What is the common name of Systellantha fruticosa?

Bushy Systellantha

What is the natural habitat of Systellantha fruticosa?

Dry, rocky areas

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

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