Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
thomassetii
ID:
1412785

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) V.Merckx & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:55. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425250

Common Names

  • Sciaphila thomassetii
  • Thomasset's Umbrella Plant
  • Thomasset's Umbrella Grass

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Description

Sciaphila thomassetii (also called Thomasset's Sciaphila, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an evergreen herb, growing up to 30 cm in height, with long, narrow leaves. It grows in wet, marshy areas, and is often found in the Amazon rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Sciaphila thomassetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sciaphila thomassetii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciaphila thomassetii is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sciaphila thomassetii

Sciaphila thomassetii is native to Southeast Asia and is found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

Sciaphila thomassetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciaphila thomassetii?

Sciaphila thomassetii

What is the common name of Sciaphila thomassetii?

Thomassetii

Where does Sciaphila thomassetii grow?

It is native to Madagascar

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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
V.S.F.T. Merckx: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Merckx' in the authors string.