Status:
valid
Authors:
Lopr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 40 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435084
Common Names
- Sericorema sericea
- Sericea Sericorema
- Sericea Nut
Synonyms
- Marcellia sericea C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Sericocoma sericea Schinz [unknown]
Description
Sericorema sericea (also called Silky Sericorema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading crown and grows up to 2 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sericorema sericea is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and tools. The leaves are used as fodder for animals, and the fruits are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sericorema sericea are small, yellowish-green, and grow in small clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sericorema sericea is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Sericorema sericea
Sericorema sericea is native to Madagascar and can be found in the tropical forests of the island.
Sericorema sericea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sericorema sericea?
Sericorema sericea
What are the uses of Sericorema sericea?
Sericorema sericea is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.
Where is Sericorema sericea found?
Sericorema sericea is found in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Sericorema genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,