Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cydonioides
ID:
498132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 35: 183 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497464

Common Names

  • Sacoglottis cydonioides
  • Cydonioides Sacoglottis
  • Cydonioides Tree

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Description

Sacoglottis cydonioides (also called Cydonia-like Sacoglottis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves with a green hue, and its flowers are a yellow-green color. It typically grows in moist soils and tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sacoglottis cydonioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize sandy soils and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sacoglottis cydonioides has small, yellow flowers with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sacoglottis cydonioides is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and does best in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Sacoglottis cydonioides

Sacoglottis cydonioides is native to the Guianas and northern Brazil.

Sacoglottis cydonioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sacoglottis cydonioides?

Sacoglottis cydonioides

What is the common name of Sacoglottis cydonioides?

Cydonia-like Sacoglottis

Where is Sacoglottis cydonioides native to?

Brazil

Species in the Humiriaceae family

Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,

References