Sarcomphalus platyphyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphyllus
ID:
1332759
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Reissek) Hauenschild
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 57 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345213
Common Names
- Sarcomphalus Platyphyllus
- Platyphyllus Sarcomphalus
- Sarcomphalus Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sarcomphalus platyphyllus (also called Platyphyllus Sarcomphalus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcomphalus platyphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarcomphalus platyphyllus has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sarcomphalus platyphyllus is a tropical plant that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Sarcomphalus platyphyllus
Sarcomphalus platyphyllus can be found in Peru.
Sarcomphalus platyphyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcomphalus platyphyllus?
Sarcomphalus platyphyllus
What is the common name of Sarcomphalus platyphyllus?
Broadleaf Sarcomphalus
What is the natural habitat of Sarcomphalus platyphyllus?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Sarcomphalus genus
Sarcomphalus domingensis, Sarcomphalus divaricatus, Sarcomphalus crenatus, Sarcomphalus reticulatus, Sarcomphalus laurinus, Sarcomphalus parvifolius, Sarcomphalus acutifolius, Sarcomphalus bidens, Sarcomphalus microdictyus, Sarcomphalus obovatus, Sarcomphalus taylori, Sarcomphalus havanensis, Sarcomphalus amole, Sarcomphalus chloroxylon, Sarcomphalus cinnamomum, Sarcomphalus cyclocardius, Sarcomphalus glaziovii, Sarcomphalus guatemalensis, Sarcomphalus joazeiro, Sarcomphalus lloydii, Sarcomphalus mexicanus, Sarcomphalus mistol, Sarcomphalus obtusifolius, Sarcomphalus pedunculatus, Sarcomphalus piurensis, Sarcomphalus platyphyllus, Sarcomphalus rhodoxylon, Sarcomphalus saeri, Sarcomphalus strychnifolius, Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus, Sarcomphalus undulatus, Sarcomphalus yucatanensis,
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,
References
Siegfried Reisseck (1819-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reissek' in the authors string.
Frank Hauenschild: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauenschild' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154249-1: Based on the initial data import