Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamifera
ID:
956858

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.D.Good) Keay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 28: 40 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956196

Common Names

  • Euclinia squamifera
  • Scaly Euclinia
  • Scaly-flowered Euclinia

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Description

Euclinia squamifera (also called 'Scaly Euclinia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 4 m in height, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is found in coastal and sub-coastal areas of New South Wales and Queensland, in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euclinia squamifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating colds, coughs, and other respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euclinia squamifera is a white or cream-coloured cup-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip and a waxy surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euclinia squamifera can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Euclinia squamifera

Euclinia squamifera can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Peru.

Species in the Euclinia genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-74188: Based on the initial data import
Ronald Good (1896-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Good' in the authors string.
Ronald William John Keay (1920-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keay' in the authors string.