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
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.
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
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