Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
nubicola
ID:
1325059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Morillo) Liede & Meve

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 75 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337513

Common Names

  • Scyphostelma nubicola
  • Cloud-dwelling Scyphostelma
  • Cloud-dwelling Fern

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Description

Scyphostelma nubicola (also called 'Cloud-Loving Scyphostelma', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sunny locations and is often found in rocky areas, scrubland, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scyphostelma nubicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scyphostelma nubicola has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scyphostelma nubicola can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Scyphostelma nubicola

Scyphostelma nubicola can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Scyphostelma nubicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scyphostelma nubicola?

Scyphostelma nubicola

What is the common name of Scyphostelma nubicola?

Nubicola

Where is Scyphostelma nubicola found?

Scyphostelma nubicola is found in Ecuador

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

Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.
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.