Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Genus:
Species:
scaberrimum
ID:
717339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 4: 200 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716672

Common Names

  • Hedyosmum Scaberrimum
  • Scabrous Hedyosmum
  • Scabrous False Rosemary

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Description

Hedyosmum scaberrimum (also called False Andromeda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist forests, wet meadows, and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyosmum scaberrimum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedyosmum scaberrimum has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyosmum scaberrimum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hedyosmum scaberrimum

Hedyosmum scaberrimum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina.

Hedyosmum scaberrimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedyosmum scaberrimum?

Hedyosmum scaberrimum

What is the common name of Hedyosmum scaberrimum?

Scabrous Hedyosmum

What is the natural habitat of Hedyosmum scaberrimum?

Hedyosmum scaberrimum is found in the cloud forests of the Andes in Venezuela

Species in the Hedyosmum genus

Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari, Hedyosmum lechleri, Hedyosmum burgerianum, Hedyosmum correanum, Hedyosmum orientale, Hedyosmum grisebachii, Hedyosmum subintegrum, Hedyosmum nutans, Hedyosmum sprucei, Hedyosmum anisodorum, Hedyosmum spectabile, Hedyosmum angustifolium, Hedyosmum cumbalense, Hedyosmum cuatrecazanum, Hedyosmum luteynii, Hedyosmum peruvianum, Hedyosmum steinii, Hedyosmum strigosum, Hedyosmum pungens, Hedyosmum purpurascens, Hedyosmum uniflorum, Hedyosmum narinoense,

Species in the Chloranthaceae family

Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,

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