Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 6: 276 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447364
Common Names
- Surumuensis Nutmeg
- Surumuensis Nutmeg
- Ischnosiphon surumuensis
Description
Ischnosiphon surumuensis (also called 'Surumu Nutmeg', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a small tree, growing up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm in diameter. It is native to the Moluccas, New Guinea, and the Bismarck Archipelago, and is found in lowland and hill forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ischnosiphon surumuensis is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ischnosiphon surumuensis is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, oval-shaped nut with a hard, dark brown shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ischnosiphon surumuensis is a small evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Ischnosiphon surumuensis
Ischnosiphon surumuensis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Ischnosiphon surumuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischnosiphon surumuensis?
Ischnosiphon surumuensis
What are the common names of Ischnosiphon surumuensis?
None
What is the natural habitat of Ischnosiphon surumuensis?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Ischnosiphon genus
Ischnosiphon annulatus,
Ischnosiphon arouma,
Ischnosiphon bahiensis,
Ischnosiphon cannoideus,
Ischnosiphon caudatus,
Ischnosiphon centricifolius,
Ischnosiphon cerotus,
Ischnosiphon colombianus,
Ischnosiphon crassispicus,
Ischnosiphon elegans,
Ischnosiphon enigmaticus,
Ischnosiphon flagellatus,
Ischnosiphon foliosus,
Ischnosiphon fusiformis,
Ischnosiphon gracilis,
Ischnosiphon grandibracteatus,
Ischnosiphon heleniae,
Ischnosiphon hirsutus,
Ischnosiphon idrobonis,
Ischnosiphon inflatus,
Ischnosiphon killipii,
Ischnosiphon lasiocoleus,
Ischnosiphon leucophaeus,
Ischnosiphon longiflorus,
Ischnosiphon macarenae,
Ischnosiphon martianus,
Ischnosiphon obliquus,
Ischnosiphon ovatus,
Ischnosiphon parvifolius,
Ischnosiphon paryrizinho,
Ischnosiphon petiolatus,
Ischnosiphon polyphyllus,
Ischnosiphon puberulus,
Ischnosiphon rotundifolius,
Ischnosiphon surumuensis,
Ischnosiphon ursinus,
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha,
Calathea anderssonii,
Calathea annae,
Calathea anulque,
Calathea argyrophylla,
Calathea arrabidae,
Calathea asplundii,
Calathea bachemiana,
Calathea brenesii,
Calathea caesariata,
Calathea cannoides,
Calathea casupito,
Calathea chimboracensis,
Calathea congesta,
Calathea crotalifera,
Calathea dicephala,
Calathea eburnea,
Calathea erythrolepis,
Calathea fatimae,
Calathea glaziovii,
Calathea grandifolia,
Calathea grazielae,
Calathea guzmanioides,
Calathea hagbergii,
Calathea harlingii,
Calathea inocephala,
Calathea ischnosiphonoides,
Calathea koernickeana,
Calathea lancifolia,
Calathea lanicaulis,
Calathea lasiostachya,
Calathea lateralis,
Calathea latrinotecta,
Calathea littoralis,
Calathea lutea,
Calathea majestica,
Calathea makoyana,
Calathea marantina,
Calathea mediopicta,
Calathea metallica,
Calathea micans,
Calathea nitens,
Calathea orbifolia,
Calathea ornata,
Calathea panamensis,
Calathea pavonina,
Calathea platystachya,
Calathea pluriplicata,
Calathea plurispicata,
Calathea propinqua,