Sciodaphyllum guanayense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guanayense
ID:
1554953
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maguire, Steyerm. & Frodin) Lowry, G.M.Plunkett & M.M.Mora
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 72(1): 8. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034479
Common Names
- Sciodaphyllum Guanayense
- Guanayense Moss
- Guanayense's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sciodaphyllum guanayense (also called Guanay Sciodaphyllum, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sciodaphyllum guanayense 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 guanayense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sciodaphyllum guanayense 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 guanayense
Sciodaphyllum guanayense is found in the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Sciodaphyllum guanayense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sciodaphyllum guanayense?
Sciodaphyllum guanayense
What is the common name of Sciodaphyllum guanayense?
Guanay Sciodaphyllum
What is the natural habitat of Sciodaphyllum guanayense?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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,