Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
scaphus
ID:
216726

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Robbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 47: 22 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216055

Common Names

  • Hymenocoleus scaphus
  • Boat-shaped Hymenocoleus
  • Hymenocoleus Scaphus

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Synonyms

  • Hymenocoleus thollonii (De Wild.) Robbr. [valid]
  • Uragoga scaphus K.Schum. [valid]
  • Uragoga thollonii De Wild. [valid]

Description

Hymenocoleus scaphus (also called Scaphoid Hymenocoleus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It grows in lowland rainforest, montane rainforest, and dry deciduous forest.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocoleus scaphus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenocoleus scaphus is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocoleus scaphus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept well-watered.

Where to Find Hymenocoleus scaphus

Hymenocoleus scaphus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Hymenocoleus scaphus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenocoleus scaphus?

Hymenocoleus scaphus

What type of plant is Hymenocoleus scaphus?

Herb

Where is Hymenocoleus scaphus found?

South America

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-101194: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.