Satyria vargasii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 43: 212 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047221
Common Names
- Satyria Vargasii
- Vargas's Satyria
- Vargas's Coral Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Satyria vargasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Satyria vargasii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Satyria vargasii is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).
Where to Find Satyria vargasii
Satyria vargasii is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It can be found in wet montane forests at elevations of 500-2000 m.
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.