Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 28 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083919
Common Names
- Sciadotenia eichleriana
- Eichleriana Sciadotenia
- Eichleriana Sciadotenia Tree
Description
Sciadotenia eichleriana (also called Eichler's sciadotenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to the Amazon rainforest. It is found in moist lowland forests, and can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has an ovate-oblong leaf shape, and produces yellowish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sciadotenia eichleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sciadotenia eichleriana has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Sciadotenia eichleriana
Sciadotenia eichleriana is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is found in moist forests and on riverbanks.
Species in the Sciadotenia genus
Sciadotenia cayennensis,
Sciadotenia sprucei,
Sciadotenia brachypoda,
Sciadotenia ramiflora,
Sciadotenia sagotiana,
Sciadotenia amazonica,
Sciadotenia paraensis,
Sciadotenia nitida,
Sciadotenia toxifera,
Sciadotenia solimoesana,
Sciadotenia eichleriana,
Sciadotenia mathiasiana,
Sciadotenia peruviana,
Sciadotenia duckei,
Sciadotenia pachnococca,
Sciadotenia javariensis,
Sciadotenia pubistaminea,
Sciadotenia acutifolia,
Sciadotenia campestris,
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia,
Abuta antioquiana,
Abuta aristeguietae,
Abuta barbata,
Abuta brevifolia,
Abuta bullata,
Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
Abuta panamensis,
Abuta panurensis,
Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
Abuta rufescens,
Abuta sandwithiana,
Abuta seemannii,
Abuta selloana,
Abuta solimoesensis,
Abuta soukupii,
Abuta spicata,
Abuta steyermarkii,
Abuta vaupesensis,
Abuta velutina,
Albertisia apiculata,
Albertisia capituliflora,
Albertisia cordifolia,
Albertisia crassa,
Albertisia cuneata,
Albertisia delagoensis,
Albertisia exelliana,
Albertisia ferruginea,
Albertisia glabra,
Albertisia laurifolia,
Albertisia mangenotii,
Albertisia mecistophylla,
Albertisia megacarpa,
Albertisia papuana,
Albertisia porcata,
Albertisia puberula,
Albertisia scandens,