Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
boekei
ID:
1048528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 31: 162 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047866

Common Names

  • Sphyrospermum boekei
  • Boeke's Sphyrospermum
  • Boeke's Azalea

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Description

Sphyrospermum boekei (also called 'Boeke's Sphyrospermum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Colombia and is found in forests and woodlands. Its leaves are obovate and its flowers are white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Sphyrospermum boekei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphyrospermum boekei 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphyrospermum boekei is a small evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Sphyrospermum boekei

Sphyrospermum boekei can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Species in the Ericaceae family