Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
haughtii
ID:
1048655

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 43: 207 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047993

Common Names

  • Sphyrospermum Haughtii
  • Haughtii Sphyrospermum
  • Haught's Sphyrospermum

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Description

Sphyrospermum haughtii (also called Haught's Sphyrospermum, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m. It has leathery, oblong leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sphyrospermum haughtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphyrospermum haughtii has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Sphyrospermum haughtii

Sphyrospermum haughtii is native to Central and South America.

Species in the Ericaceae family