Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
spruceanum
ID:
1048657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 133 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047995

Common Names

  • Sphyrospermum Spruceanum
  • Spruceanum Sphyrospermum
  • Spruce's Sphyrospermum

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Description

Sphyrospermum spruceanum (also called Spruce'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 spruceanum 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 spruceanum 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 spruceanum

Sphyrospermum spruceanum is native to Central and South America.

Species in the Ericaceae family