Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg & Lopr. ex Lopr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27(1-2): 51. 1899 [7 Apr 1899]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435058
Common Names
- Sericostachys scandens
- Scandens Sericostachys
- Scandens Nut
Description
Sericostachys scandens (also called Climbing Sericostachys, 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
Sericostachys scandens 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 Sericostachys scandens 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
Sericostachys scandens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Sericostachys scandens
Sericostachys scandens is native to Madagascar and can be found in the tropical forests of the island.
Sericostachys scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sericostachys scandens?
Sericostachys scandens
What are the uses of Sericostachys scandens?
Sericostachys scandens is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.
Where is Sericostachys scandens found?
Sericostachys scandens is found in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Sericostachys 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,