Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
sodiroi
ID:
1048557

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoerold) A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1: 211 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047895

Common Names

  • Sodiro's Sphyrospermum
  • Sphyrospermum sodiroi
  • Sodiroi Sphyrospermum

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Description

Sphyrospermum sodiroi (also called S. sodiroi, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Ericaceae family. It is a shrub that is native to South America, specifically in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It typically grows in moist montane forests at elevations of 1,000-2,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Sphyrospermum sodiroi is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphyrospermum sodiroi has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphyrospermum sodiroi is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Sphyrospermum sodiroi

Sphyrospermum sodiroi is native to Ecuador.

Species in the Ericaceae family