Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch. & Linden ex Marchal
Source:
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Belgique, sér. 2, 47: 94 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200026002
Common Names
- Trianae Moss
- Sciodaphyllum Trianae
- Trianae Sciodaphyllum
Description
Sciodaphyllum trianae (also called Triana's Sciodaphyllum, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador. It is a slow-growing, woody, and self-supporting shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is found in humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sciodaphyllum trianae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sciodaphyllum trianae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a round, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sciodaphyllum trianae is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Sciodaphyllum trianae
Sciodaphyllum trianae can be found in Colombia.
Sciodaphyllum trianae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sciodaphyllum trianae?
Sciodaphyllum trianae
What is the common name of Sciodaphyllum trianae?
Triana's Sciodaphyllum
What is the natural habitat of Sciodaphyllum trianae?
It is found in moist woodlands, riverbanks, and rocky slopes
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,