Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoerold
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 319 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047887
Common Names
- Satyria grandifolia
- Grandifolia Satyria
- Satyria Grandifolia
Description
Satyria grandifolia (also called S. grandifolia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Ericaceae family. It is a shrub that is native to South America, specifically in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It typically grows in moist montane forests at elevations of 1,000-2,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Satyria grandifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Satyria grandifolia has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two small, opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Satyria grandifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Satyria grandifolia
Satyria grandifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.
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
Rudolf Hoerold: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoerold' in the authors string.