Sclerophylax difulvioi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
difulvioi
ID:
1026157
Status:
valid
Authors:
Del Vitto & Peten.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 29(1): 85 (-88; fig. 1). 2001 [Dec 2001]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025495
Common Names
- Sclerophylax difulvioi
- Difulvio's Sclerophylax
- Difulvio Sclerophylax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sclerophylax difulvioi (also called Difulvio's Sclerophylax, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands, at altitudes between 0 and 1,500 m. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sclerophylax difulvioi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sclerophylax difulvioi has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sclerophylax difulvioi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Sclerophylax difulvioi
Sclerophylax difulvioi can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Species in the Sclerophylax genus
Sclerophylax adnatifolius, Sclerophylax arnottii, Sclerophylax caducifructus, Sclerophylax cocuccii, Sclerophylax cuyanus, Sclerophylax cynocrambe, Sclerophylax difulvioi, Sclerophylax hunzikeri, Sclerophylax kurtzii, Sclerophylax lorentzianus, Sclerophylax ruiz-lealii, Sclerophylax spinescens, Sclerophylax tenuicaulis, Sclerophylax trispermus,
Species in the Solanaceae family
References
Elisa M. Petenatti (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peten.' in the authors string.
Luis A. Del Vitto (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Del Vitto' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import