Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
robustum
ID:
308036

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 2: 254 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307368

Common Names

  • Sciodaphyllum Robustum
  • Robust Sciodaphyllum
  • Robust Leaf Sciodaphyllum

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Synonyms

  • Schefflera robusta (A.C.Sm.) A.C.Sm. [valid]

Description

Sciodaphyllum robustum (also called Robust 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 robustum 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 robustum 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 robustum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Sciodaphyllum robustum

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

Sciodaphyllum robustum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciodaphyllum robustum?

Sciodaphyllum robustum

What type of plant is Sciodaphyllum robustum?

Aroid

What is the natural habitat of Sciodaphyllum robustum?

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,

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