Sphaeradenia versicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
740035
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Erikss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 126: 51 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739368
Common Names
- Sphaeradenia versicolor
- Variegated Sphaeradenia
- Variegated Star-Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sphaeradenia versicolor (also called Variable-leaved button-parsley, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has pinnately divided leaves and white flowers. It can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sphaeradenia versicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sphaeradenia versicolor is yellow in colour and has six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sphaeradenia versicolor is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist soil, and can tolerate temperatures down to -15C. It can be grown in containers or in a garden bed.
Where to Find Sphaeradenia versicolor
Sphaeradenia versicolor can be found in Central and South America.
Sphaeradenia versicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphaeradenia versicolor?
Sphaeradenia versicolor
What is the common name of Sphaeradenia versicolor?
Variegated Sphaeradenia
Where is Sphaeradenia versicolor native to?
South America
Species in the Sphaeradenia genus
Sphaeradenia crocea, Sphaeradenia steyermarkii, Sphaeradenia hamata, Sphaeradenia garciae, Sphaeradenia fosbergii, Sphaeradenia duidae, Sphaeradenia cuatrecasana, Sphaeradenia chiriquensis, Sphaeradenia buenaventurae, Sphaeradenia asplundii, Sphaeradenia angustifolia, Sphaeradenia amazonica, Sphaeradenia danielii, Sphaeradenia pterostigma, Sphaeradenia sphagnicola, Sphaeradenia sanctae-barbarae, Sphaeradenia rhodocephala, Sphaeradenia horrida, Sphaeradenia purpurea, Sphaeradenia pachystigma, Sphaeradenia oligostemon, Sphaeradenia lemaensis, Sphaeradenia laucheana, Sphaeradenia killipii, Sphaeradenia alleniana, Sphaeradenia stylosa, Sphaeradenia acutitepala, Sphaeradenia stenosperma, Sphaeradenia woodsonii, Sphaeradenia vallensis, Sphaeradenia perangusta, Sphaeradenia gigantea, Sphaeradenia versicolor, Sphaeradenia compacta, Sphaeradenia oxystigma, Sphaeradenia carnosa, Sphaeradenia crassiceps, Sphaeradenia magniglobula, Sphaeradenia brachiolata, Sphaeradenia distans, Sphaeradenia columnaris, Sphaeradenia proboscidifera, Sphaeradenia pallida, Sphaeradenia praetermissa, Sphaeradenia scandens, Sphaeradenia alba, Sphaeradenia pulchra, Sphaeradenia virella, Sphaeradenia meridionalis, Sphaeradenia occidentalis,
Species in the Cyclanthaceae family
Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-287866: Based on the initial data import
Roger Eriksson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Erikss.' in the authors string.