Status:
valid
Authors:
(Morillo) Liede & Meve
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 70 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337147
Common Names
- Scyphostelma harlingii
- Harling's Scyphostelma
- Harling's Starfruit
Description
Scyphostelma harlingii (also called Harling's 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 harlingii is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for livestock, and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scyphostelma harlingii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scyphostelma harlingii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can also be grown indoors in a bright, sunny location.
Where to Find Scyphostelma harlingii
Scyphostelma harlingii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is commonly found in wet, marshy areas and along riverbanks.
Scyphostelma harlingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scyphostelma harlingii?
Scyphostelma harlingii
What is the common name of Scyphostelma harlingii?
Harling's Scyphostelma
What is the natural habitat of Scyphostelma harlingii?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Scyphostelma genus
Scyphostelma granatensis,
Scyphostelma beckii,
Scyphostelma bifidum,
Scyphostelma brachyphyllum,
Scyphostelma carmenaemiliae,
Scyphostelma chimboracense,
Scyphostelma confusum,
Scyphostelma ecuadorense,
Scyphostelma filisepalum,
Scyphostelma harlingii,
Scyphostelma intricatum,
Scyphostelma isidrense,
Scyphostelma lechleri,
Scyphostelma longecalicinum,
Scyphostelma luteynii,
Scyphostelma microphyllum,
Scyphostelma nubicola,
Scyphostelma pichinchense,
Scyphostelma ruizteranii,
Scyphostelma serpyllifolium,
Scyphostelma siderocalyx,
Scyphostelma sodiroi,
Scyphostelma tenellum,
Scyphostelma trianae,
Scyphostelma velutinum,
Scyphostelma wurdackii,
Scyphostelma veleziae,
Scyphostelma rugosum,
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,