Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 157 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308655
Common Names
- Scyphostachys coffeoides
- Coffeoides Skullcap
- Coffeoides Hedge Skullcap
Description
Scyphostachys coffeoides (also called Coffee-like Scyphostachys, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in moist shady places, such as forests, hillsides, and valleys. It has a short stem and small, blue flowers with four petals.
Uses & Benefits
Scyphostachys coffeoides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scyphostachys coffeoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scyphostachys coffeoides is a tropical palm that is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root ball. The seed should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the root ball should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Scyphostachys coffeoides
Scyphostachys coffeoides is native to the Amazon region of Brazil and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the region.
Scyphostachys coffeoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scyphostachys coffeoides?
Scyphostachys coffeoides
What is the natural habitat of Scyphostachys coffeoides?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flower color of Scyphostachys coffeoides?
White
Species in the Scyphostachys genus
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,