Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 283 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063252
Common Names
- Caprifolioides Symphyllophyton
- Caprifolioides Symphyllophyton
- Caprifolioides Symphyllophyton
Description
Symphyllophyton caprifolioides (also called Caprifolioides, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, and grows in moist, shady areas. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyllophyton caprifolioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symphyllophyton caprifolioides is a yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphyllophyton caprifolioides can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.
Where to Find Symphyllophyton caprifolioides
Symphyllophyton caprifolioides can be found in the Andean regions of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Symphyllophyton genus
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Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,