Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
dioica
ID:
506604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bureau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 11: 380 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505936

Common Names

  • Two-leaved sparattosyce
  • Two-leaved sparattosyce tree
  • Sparattosyce dioica

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Description

Sparattosyce dioica (also called Dioecious Sparattosyce, 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

Sparattosyce dioica 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 Sparattosyce dioica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sparattosyce dioica 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 Sparattosyce dioica

Sparattosyce dioica is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Sparattosyce dioica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparattosyce dioica?

Sparattosyce dioica

What is the natural habitat of Sparattosyce dioica?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

What is the flowering season of Sparattosyce dioica?

Spring and summer

Species in the Sparattosyce genus

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, 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,