Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
saturejoides
ID:
300239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Durieu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 20: 81 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299571

Common Names

  • Saccocalyx saturejoides
  • Saturejoides Saccocalyx
  • Saturejoideous Saccocalyx

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Synonyms

  • Faustia saturejoides (Coss. & Durieu) Font Quer & Rothm. [unknown]

Description

Saccocalyx saturejoides (also called Saturejoides Saccocalyx, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in rainforests, montane forests, and cloud forests, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, oval leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Saccocalyx saturejoides is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saccocalyx saturejoides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saccocalyx saturejoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Saccocalyx saturejoides

Saccocalyx saturejoides can be found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Saccocalyx saturejoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saccocalyx saturejoides?

Saccocalyx saturejoides

What is the common name of Saccocalyx saturejoides?

Saturejoides Saccocalyx

What is the natural habitat of Saccocalyx saturejoides?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Saccocalyx genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-181304: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.