Status:
valid
Authors:
Rodrigues-Vaz, G.M.Plunkett & Lowry
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 73(3): 267. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028928
Common Names
- Sciodaphyllum chachapoyense
- Chachapoyense Sciodaphyllum
- Chachapoyense's Sciodaphyllum
Description
Sciodaphyllum chachapoyense (also called Chachapoyas Sciodaphyllum, among many other common names) is a small, tufted grass with erect stems and Chachapoyas inflorescences. It is native to Peru, and is found in moist and shady areas, such as forests, thickets, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sciodaphyllum chachapoyense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sciodaphyllum chachapoyense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sciodaphyllum chachapoyense can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist.
Where to Find Sciodaphyllum chachapoyense
Sciodaphyllum chachapoyense can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Sciodaphyllum chachapoyense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sciodaphyllum chachapoyense?
Sciodaphyllum chachapoyense
What are the common names of Sciodaphyllum chachapoyense?
Chachapoyas Sciodaphyllum
Where is Sciodaphyllum chachapoyense found?
It is found in Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula
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,