Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
auyantepuiense
ID:
499377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Contr. U. S. Natl. Herb. 35: 151 1961

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498709

Common Names

  • Auyantepui Schistostemon
  • Auyantepui Schistostemony
  • Auyantepui Schistostemony

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Description

Schistostemon auyantepuiense (also called 'Auyantepui Schistostemon', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub with bright green, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Venezuela and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schistostemon auyantepuiense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schistostemon auyantepuiense has small yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schistostemon auyantepuiense is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division.

Where to Find Schistostemon auyantepuiense

Schistostemon auyantepuiense is native to Venezuela. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Schistostemon auyantepuiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schistostemon auyantepuiense?

Schistostemon auyantepuiense

What is the common name of Schistostemon auyantepuiense?

Auyantepuiense

What is the natural habitat of Schistostemon auyantepuiense?

Tropical rainforests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2591517: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.