Sphyrospermum dissimile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dissimile
ID:
1048377
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) J.L.Luteyn
Source:
tro
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 79: 12 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047715
Common Names
- Dwarf Leatherwood
- False Leatherwood
- False Leather Leaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sphyrospermum dissimile (also called 'Dissimilar Sphyrospermum', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sphyrospermum dissimile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphyrospermum dissimile has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sphyrospermum dissimile is a low-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Sphyrospermum dissimile requires little care and can tolerate a wide range of soils and light conditions.
Where to Find Sphyrospermum dissimile
Sphyrospermum dissimile is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, acidic soils in areas with partial shade.
Species in the Sphyrospermum genus
Sphyrospermum boekei, Sphyrospermum buesii, Sphyrospermum buxifolium, Sphyrospermum campanulatum, Sphyrospermum cordifolium, Sphyrospermum dissimile, Sphyrospermum distichum, Sphyrospermum ellipticum, Sphyrospermum flaviflorum, Sphyrospermum grandifolium, Sphyrospermum haughtii, Sphyrospermum klotzschianum, Sphyrospermum lanceolatum, Sphyrospermum linearifolium, Sphyrospermum longifolium, Sphyrospermum microphyllum, Sphyrospermum munchiqueense, Sphyrospermum muscicola, Sphyrospermum myrtifolium, Sphyrospermum sessiliflorum, Sphyrospermum sodiroi, Sphyrospermum spruceanum, Sphyrospermum standleyi, Sphyrospermum tuberculatum, Sphyrospermum weberbauerii,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.