Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 5, 1: 26 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505916
Common Names
- Gillet's scyphosyce
- Gillet scyphosyce
- Scyphosyce gilletii
Description
Scyphosyce gilletii (also called Gillet's Scyphosyce, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with an erect stem and a woody base. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands, and it is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Scyphosyce gilletii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scyphosyce gilletii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scyphosyce gilletii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot. These sections should then be replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Scyphosyce gilletii
Scyphosyce gilletii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Scyphosyce gilletii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scyphosyce gilletii?
Scyphosyce gilletii
What is the family of Scyphosyce gilletii?
Asteraceae
Where is Scyphosyce gilletii native to?
South America
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Antiaropsis uniflora,
Artocarpus albobrunneus,
Artocarpus altilis,
Artocarpus altissimus,
Artocarpus anisophyllus,
Artocarpus annulatus,
Artocarpus avatifolius,
Artocarpus blancoi,
Artocarpus brevipedunculatus,
Artocarpus camansi,
Artocarpus chama,
Artocarpus corneri,
Artocarpus elasticus,
Artocarpus excelsus,
Artocarpus fulvicortex,
Artocarpus glaucus,
Artocarpus gomezianus,
Artocarpus gongshanensis,
Artocarpus heterophyllus,
Artocarpus hirsutus,
Artocarpus hispidus,
Artocarpus horridus,
Artocarpus hypargyreus,
Artocarpus integer,
Artocarpus jarrettiae,
Artocarpus kemando,
Artocarpus lacucha,
Artocarpus lanceifolius,
Artocarpus longifolius,
Artocarpus lowii,
Artocarpus mariannensis,
Artocarpus multifidus,
Artocarpus nanchuanensis,
Artocarpus nigrifolius,
Artocarpus nitidus,
Artocarpus nobilis,
Artocarpus obtusus,
Artocarpus odoratissimus,
Artocarpus palembanicus,
Artocarpus petelotii,
Artocarpus pinnatisectus,
Artocarpus pithecogallus,
Artocarpus primackii,
Artocarpus reticulatus,