Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
confusum
ID:
1324690

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.W.Holm) Liede & Meve

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 69 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337144

Common Names

  • Scyphostelma confusum
  • Confused Scyphostelma
  • Confused Starfruit

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Description

Scyphostelma confusum (also called Confused Scyphostelma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is native to South America, where it grows in tropical and subtropical forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scyphostelma confusum is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for livestock, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scyphostelma confusum is white and has five petals. The seed is a round shape and is black in color. The seedlings are slender and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scyphostelma confusum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Scyphostelma confusum

Scyphostelma confusum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is commonly found in wet, marshy areas and along riverbanks.

Scyphostelma confusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scyphostelma confusum?

Scyphostelma confusum

What is the common name of Scyphostelma confusum?

Confused Scyphostelma

What is the natural habitat of Scyphostelma confusum?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.
Richard William Holm (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.W.Holm' in the authors string.