Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
quinduense
ID:
308034

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 261 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307366

Common Names

  • Sciodaphyllum Quinduense
  • Quindio Sciodaphyllum
  • Quindio Leaf Sciodaphyllum

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Synonyms

  • Aralia quinduensis Kunth [unknown]
  • Schefflera quinduensis (Kunth) Harms [valid]

Description

Sciodaphyllum quinduense (also called Quindu 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 quinduense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sciodaphyllum quinduense has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have linear to oblong leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciodaphyllum quinduense is a tropical plant native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of existing plants. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Sciodaphyllum quinduense

Sciodaphyllum quinduense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Sciodaphyllum quinduense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciodaphyllum quinduense?

Sciodaphyllum quinduense

What type of plant is Sciodaphyllum quinduense?

Aroid

What is the natural habitat of Sciodaphyllum quinduense?

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,