Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.J.Cannon & Cannon) Lowry, G.M.Plunkett & M.M.Mora
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 72(1): 6. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034433
Common Names
- Albocapitatum Sciodaphyllum
- Sciodaphyllum Albocapitatum
- Sciodaphyllum Albocapitatum Plant
Description
Sciodaphyllum albocapitatum (also called Albocapitatum Sciodaphyllum, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sciodaphyllum albocapitatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sciodaphyllum albocapitatum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Sciodaphyllum albocapitatum
Sciodaphyllum albocapitatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Sciodaphyllum albocapitatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sciodaphyllum albocapitatum?
Sciodaphyllum albocapitatum
What is the family of Sciodaphyllum albocapitatum?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Sciodaphyllum albocapitatum?
West Africa
Species in the Sciodaphyllum genus
Sciodaphyllum latiligulatum,
Sciodaphyllum minutiflorum,
Sciodaphyllum micranthum,
Sciodaphyllum munchiquense,
Sciodaphyllum anomalum,
Sciodaphyllum peruvianum,
Sciodaphyllum ramosissimum,
Sciodaphyllum rubiginosum,
Sciodaphyllum silvaticum,
Sciodaphyllum steyermarkii,
Sciodaphyllum basiorevolutum,
Sciodaphyllum rufilanceolatum,
Sciodaphyllum ternatum,
Sciodaphyllum chachapoyense,
Sciodaphyllum pygmaeum,
Sciodaphyllum vasquezianum,
Sciodaphyllum violaceum,
Sciodaphyllum geniculatum,
Sciodaphyllum oxapampense,
Sciodaphyllum zarucchii,
Sciodaphyllum asymmetricum,
Sciodaphyllum attenuatum,
Sciodaphyllum bangii,
Sciodaphyllum bifurcatum,
Sciodaphyllum bonitum,
Sciodaphyllum caducum,
Sciodaphyllum cajambrense,
Sciodaphyllum concolor,
Sciodaphyllum decagynum,
Sciodaphyllum dielsii,
Sciodaphyllum digynum,
Sciodaphyllum elachistocephalum,
Sciodaphyllum euryphyllum,
Sciodaphyllum guanayense,
Sciodaphyllum herthae,
Sciodaphyllum lancifoliolatum,
Sciodaphyllum lasiogyne,
Sciodaphyllum magnifolium,
Sciodaphyllum monzonense,
Sciodaphyllum paruanum,
Sciodaphyllum pentadactylum,
Sciodaphyllum sachamatense,
Sciodaphyllum samarianum,
Sciodaphyllum sararense,
Sciodaphyllum sipapoense,
Sciodaphyllum trollii,
Sciodaphyllum weberbaueri,
Sciodaphyllum aquaverense,
Sciodaphyllum albocapitatum,
Sciodaphyllum awa,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia,
Aralia apioides,
Aralia armata,
Aralia atropurpurea,
Aralia bicrenata,
Aralia bipinnata,
Aralia cachemirica,
Aralia caesia,
Aralia californica,
Aralia castanopsisicola,
Aralia chinensis,
Aralia continentalis,
Aralia cordata,
Aralia dasyphylla,
Aralia dasyphylloides,
Aralia debilis,
Aralia decaisneana,
Aralia delavayi,
Aralia echinocaulis,
Aralia elata,
Aralia excelsa,
Aralia fargesii,
Aralia ferox,
Aralia finlaysoniana,
Aralia foliolosa,
Aralia frodiniana,
Aralia gigantea,
Aralia gintungensis,
Aralia glabra,
Aralia glabrifoliolata,
Aralia henryi,
Aralia hispida,
Aralia humilis,
Aralia kansuensis,
Aralia kingdon-wardii,
Aralia leschenaultii,
Aralia malabarica,
Aralia melanocarpa,
Aralia merrillii,
Aralia mexicana,
Aralia montana,
Aralia nudicaulis,
Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,