Sphyrospermum muscicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muscicola
ID:
1048685
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1: 215 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001048023
Common Names
- Sphyrospermum muscicola
- Muscicola Sphyrospermum
- Muscicola Dog Hobble
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Sphyrospermum muscicola is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make teas and infusions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sphyrospermum muscicola are small, white and tubular, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sphyrospermum muscicola is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Sphyrospermum muscicola
Sphyrospermum muscicola is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil. It can be found in moist forests, often near streams.
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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.