Sciodaphyllum calycinum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calycinum
ID:
1554927
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Lowry, G.M.Plunkett & M.M.Mora
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 72(1): 7. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034453
Common Names
- Sciodaphyllum Calycinum
- Calycinum Moss
- Calycinum's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sciodaphyllum calycinum (also called 'Calycinum Sciodaphyllum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Sciodaphyllum calycinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize slopes and to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sciodaphyllum calycinum is small, white and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sciodaphyllum calycinum can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in its own pot. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Sciodaphyllum calycinum
Sciodaphyllum calycinum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Sciodaphyllum calycinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sciodaphyllum calycinum?
Sciodaphyllum calycinum
What is the family of Sciodaphyllum calycinum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Sciodaphyllum calycinum?
Calycinum Sciodaphyllum
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,