Sciodaphyllum vanderwerffii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vanderwerffii
ID:
1555008
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dorr & Stergios) Lowry, G.M.Plunkett & M.M.Mora
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 72(1): 13. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034534
Common Names
- Sciodaphyllum vanderwerffii
- Vanderwerffii Moss
- Sciodaphyllum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sciodaphyllum vanderwerffii (also called Vanderwerff's Sciodaphyllum, among many other common names) is a small shrub, usually reaching a height of 1–2 m. It is native to the Caribbean region, and is found in dry habitats, such as rocky hillsides and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sciodaphyllum vanderwerffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sciodaphyllum vanderwerffii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sciodaphyllum vanderwerffii is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood, and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Sciodaphyllum vanderwerffii
Sciodaphyllum vanderwerffii can be found in the Amazon region of Brazil.
Sciodaphyllum vanderwerffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sciodaphyllum vanderwerffii?
Sciodaphyllum vanderwerffii
What is the common name of Sciodaphyllum vanderwerffii?
Vanderwerff's Leafybract
Where is Sciodaphyllum vanderwerffii found?
Sciodaphyllum vanderwerffii is found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador
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,