Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
brownii
ID:
307987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 953 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307319

Common Names

  • Sciodaphyllum Brownii
  • Brown's Sciodaphyllum
  • Brown's Leaf Sciodaphyllum

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Synonyms

  • Aralia sciodaphyllum Sw. [unknown]
  • Schefflera sciodaphyllum (Sw.) Harms [valid]
  • Schefflera stearnii R.A.Howard & Proctor [valid]
  • Sciodaphyllum praetermissum C.Norman [unknown]
  • Actinophyllum sciodaphyllum (Sw.) R.C.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Hedera sciodaphyllum (Sw.) Sw. [unknown]

Description

Sciodaphyllum brownii (also called Brown's Sciodaphyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in lowland and montane forests. It is a common species in the understory of tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sciodaphyllum brownii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sciodaphyllum brownii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The fruit is a small, red-brown drupe containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciodaphyllum brownii is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist, but not soggy. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be placed in moist soil and kept warm and humid until they root.

Where to Find Sciodaphyllum brownii

Sciodaphyllum brownii can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Sciodaphyllum brownii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciodaphyllum brownii?

Sciodaphyllum brownii

What type of plant is Sciodaphyllum brownii?

Aroid

What is the natural habitat of Sciodaphyllum brownii?

Tropical rainforest

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,

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