Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
spinifidum
ID:
495814

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kerr ex Barnett) T.Yamaz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 53: 101 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495146

Common Names

  • Spinifidum Scolophyllum
  • Scolophyllum of Spinifidum
  • Scolophyllum Spinifidum

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Description

Scolophyllum spinifidum (also called Spiny-Leaved Scolophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central America. It is a small, evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m tall and has a rosette of leathery, spiny leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Scolophyllum spinifidum has non-medical uses such as ornamental purposes, as well as providing food for hummingbirds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scolophyllum spinifidum is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scolophyllum spinifidum is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is also a good choice for container cultivation.

Where to Find Scolophyllum spinifidum

Scolophyllum spinifidum is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.

Scolophyllum spinifidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scolophyllum spinifidum?

Scolophyllum spinifidum

What is the family of Scolophyllum spinifidum?

Scrophulariaceae

Where is Scolophyllum spinifidum native to?

Tropical Africa

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Arthur Francis George Kerr (1877-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kerr' in the authors string.
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
Euphemia Cowan Barnett (b.1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808974-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].