Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
504735

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.C.Johnst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 101: 68 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504067

Common Names

  • Colombiana Scutia
  • Scutia Colombiana
  • Scutia Colombiana

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Description

Scutia colombiana (also called 'Colombian Scutia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It grows in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scutia colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pains.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Scutia colombiana are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutia colombiana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage flowering.

Where to Find Scutia colombiana

Scutia colombiana is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical forests.

Scutia colombiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutia colombiana?

Scutia colombiana

What is the common name of Scutia colombiana?

Colombian Scutia

What is the natural habitat of Scutia colombiana?

It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands in south-eastern Australia.

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,