Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
decagynum
ID:
1554941

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Lowry, G.M.Plunkett & M.M.Mora

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 72(1): 8. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034467

Common Names

  • Sciodaphyllum Decagynum
  • Decagynum Moss
  • Decagynum's Moss

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Description

Sciodaphyllum decagynum (also called 'Ten-stamened 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 decagynum 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

Sciodaphyllum decagynum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciodaphyllum decagynum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and then replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Sciodaphyllum decagynum

Sciodaphyllum decagynum is found in the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Sciodaphyllum decagynum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciodaphyllum decagynum?

Sciodaphyllum decagynum

What is the family of Sciodaphyllum decagynum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Sciodaphyllum decagynum?

Decagonal-leaved 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,