Satyria arborea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 469 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047687
Common Names
- Tree Satyria
- Satyria arborea
- Tree Waxflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Satyria arborea (also called 'Tree Satyria', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Satyria arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Satyria arborea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower, which is usually solitary or in pairs. The seed of Satyria arborea is a small, round, dark-brown seed, which is usually found in a capsule. The seedlings of Satyria arborea are small, with a single pair of leaves and a single root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Satyria arborea is a small, evergreen shrub that 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 semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soil.
Where to Find Satyria arborea
Satyria arborea is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Satyria genus
Satyria allenii, Satyria arborea, Satyria boliviana, Satyria bracteolosa, Satyria breviflora, Satyria carnosiflora, Satyria cerander, Satyria chlorantha, Satyria dolichantha, Satyria elongata, Satyria grandifolia, Satyria latifolia, Satyria leptantha, Satyria leucostoma, Satyria meiantha, Satyria minutiflora, Satyria neglecta, Satyria nitida, Satyria panamensis, Satyria panurensis, Satyria pilosa, Satyria polyantha, Satyria toroi, Satyria ulei, Satyria vargasii, Satyria ventricosa, Satyria warszewiczii,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.