Satyria bracteolosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 27: 120 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265573
Common Names
- Satyria bracteolosa
- Bracteolate Satyria
- Bracteolosa Satyria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Satyria bracteolosa (also called bracted satyria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Peltaeaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite, and deciduous leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and its habitats include tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Satyria bracteolosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Satyria bracteolosa has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Satyria bracteolosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plant can also be propagated by division of the root clumps.
Where to Find Satyria bracteolosa
Satyria bracteolosa is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Satyria bracteolosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Satyria bracteolosa?
Satyria bracteolosa
What is the common name of Satyria bracteolosa?
Bracteolosa
What is the natural habitat of Satyria bracteolosa?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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.