Status:
valid
Authors:
Barlow
Source:
ksu
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 22: 601 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501128
Common Names
- Sogerianthe Cupuliformis
- Cup-shaped Sogerianthe
- Cup-shaped-leaved Sogerianthe
Description
Sogerianthe cupuliformis (also called Cup-shaped Sogerianthe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in wet grasslands and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Sogerianthe cupuliformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sogerianthe cupuliformis has yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sogerianthe cupuliformis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Sogerianthe cupuliformis
Sogerianthe cupuliformis is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist areas such as riverbanks, swamps, and wet forests.
Sogerianthe cupuliformis FAQ
What are the common names of Sogerianthe cupuliformis?
Common names of Sogerianthe cupuliformis include Cup-shaped Sogerianthe and Cup-shaped Tree.
What is the natural habitat of Sogerianthe cupuliformis?
Sogerianthe cupuliformis is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
What are the uses of Sogerianthe cupuliformis?
Sogerianthe cupuliformis is used for timber and as an ornamental plant.
Species in the Sogerianthe genus
Species in the Loranthaceae family
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Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,