Sciaphila corymbosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corymbosa
ID:
740829
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 7: 12 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740162
Common Names
- Corymb Wax Plant
- Corymb Waxflower
- Corymb Sciaphila
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Sciaphila corymbosa (also called 'Corymbose Sciaphila', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Triuridaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Sciaphila corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sciaphila corymbosa is a small white flower with six petals. The seed is an oval-shaped capsule containing two seeds. The seedlings are small, with two seed leaves and a short stem.
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Sciaphila corymbosa can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Sciaphila corymbosa
Sciaphila corymbosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Sciaphila corymbosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sciaphila corymbosa?
Sciaphila corymbosa
What type of plant is Sciaphila corymbosa?
A flowering plant
Where is Sciaphila corymbosa found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas
Species in the Sciaphila genus
Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis, Sciaphila barbata, Sciaphila thomassetii,
Species in the Triuridaceae family
Kihansia lovettii, Kihansia jengiensis, Kupea martinetugei, Kupea jonii, Lacandonia schismatica, Lacandonia brasiliana, Peltophyllum caudatum, Peltophyllum luteum, Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-288264: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.