Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 293 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505915
Common Names
- Mann's scyphosyce
- Mann scyphosyce
- Scyphosyce manniana
Synonyms
- Cyathanthus zenkeri Engl. [unknown]
- Scyphosyce zenkeri Engl. [unknown]
Description
Scyphosyce manniana (also called Mann's Scyphosyce, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers in the spring. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Scyphosyce manniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scyphosyce manniana 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 manniana 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 manniana
Scyphosyce manniana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Scyphosyce manniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scyphosyce manniana?
Scyphosyce manniana
What is the family of Scyphosyce manniana?
Asteraceae
Where is Scyphosyce manniana native to?
South America
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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,
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