Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
309688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, V: 134 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309020

Common Names

  • Sebastiania rotundifolia
  • Round-leaved Sebastiania
  • Round-leaved-bush

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Description

Sebastiania rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved sebastiania, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of 5-7 m. Its leaves are alternate, simple, oblong-lanceolate, and have entire margins. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and is commonly found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sebastiania rotundifolia is used for its timber and medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sebastiania rotundifolia are white and bell-shaped, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sebastiania rotundifolia is a shrub or small tree, native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept at a temperature of around 25°C (77°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Sebastiania rotundifolia

Sebastiania rotundifolia is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Sebastiania rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sebastiania rotundifolia?

Sebastiania rotundifolia

What is the family of Sebastiania rotundifolia?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Sebastiania rotundifolia?

Round-leaved Spurge

Species in the Sebastiania genus

Sebastiania appendiculata, Sebastiania argutidens, Sebastiania bahiensis, Sebastiania bicalcarata, Sebastiania brasiliensis, Sebastiania brevifolia, Sebastiania catingae, Sebastiania chaetodonta, Sebastiania chahalana, Sebastiania chiapensis, Sebastiania commersoniana, Sebastiania cruenta, Sebastiania daphniphylla, Sebastiania dimorphocalyx, Sebastiania echinocarpa, Sebastiania edwalliana, Sebastiania eglandulata, Sebastiania glabrescens, Sebastiania glandulosa, Sebastiania gracilis, Sebastiania haploclada, Sebastiania heteroica, Sebastiania hexaptera, Sebastiania hintonii, Sebastiania jacobinensis, Sebastiania jaliscensis, Sebastiania klotzschiana, Sebastiania larensis, Sebastiania laureola, Sebastiania leptopoda, Sebastiania longispicata, Sebastiania macrocarpa, Sebastiania mosenii, Sebastiania obtusifolia, Sebastiania pachyphylla, Sebastiania pachystachya, Sebastiania panamensis, Sebastiania pavoniana, Sebastiania picardae, Sebastiania potamophila, Sebastiania pteroclada, Sebastiania pubescens, Sebastiania pubiflora, Sebastiania pusilla, Sebastiania ramulosa, Sebastiania rhombifolia, Sebastiania riedelii, Sebastiania rigida, Sebastiania riparia, Sebastiania rotundifolia,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-190242: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.