Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 187 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307454
Common Names
- Scleromitrion pauciflorum
- Few-flowered Scleromitrion
- Pauciflorum Scleromitrion
Synonyms
- Hedyotis pauciflora Bartl. ex DC. [valid]
Description
Scleromitrion pauciflorum (also called Few-Flower Scleromitrion, Few-Flower Mitrion, and Few-Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a shrub with narrow leaves, which are usually a dark green color.
Uses & Benefits
Scleromitrion pauciflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a container plant. It is also used as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scleromitrion pauciflorum has small white flowers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scleromitrion pauciflorum is a tropical plant native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of existing plants. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering.
Where to Find Scleromitrion pauciflorum
Scleromitrion pauciflorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Scleromitrion pauciflorum FAQ
What is the common name of Scleromitrion pauciflorum?
Few-flowered Scleromitrion
What type of plant is Scleromitrion pauciflorum?
Fern
What is the scientific name of Few-flowered Scleromitrion?
Scleromitrion pauciflorum
Species in the Scleromitrion genus
Scleromitrion angustifolium,
Scleromitrion capitatum,
Scleromitrion pauciflorum,
Scleromitrion tenelliflorum,
Scleromitrion diffusum,
Scleromitrion koanum,
Scleromitrion pinifolium,
Scleromitrion verticillatum,
Scleromitrion gracilipes,
Scleromitrion linoides,
Scleromitrion sirayanum,
Scleromitrion delicatum,
Scleromitrion laceyi,
Scleromitrion largiflorens,
Scleromitrion leptocaule,
Scleromitrion subulatum,
Scleromitrion intonsum,
Scleromitrion tenuifolium,
Scleromitrion thysanotum,
Scleromitrion gibsonii,
Scleromitrion scleranthoides,
Scleromitrion brachypodum,
Scleromitrion polycladum,
Scleromitrion kerrii,
Scleromitrion galioides,
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,