Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
virgata
ID:
1280995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
tro

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 21 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280333

Common Names

  • Virgate Scyphellandra
  • Scyphellandra
  • Scyphellandra Virgata

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Description

Scyphellandra virgata (also called Twiggy Scyphellandra, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Scyphellandra virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scyphellandra virgata is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black and round. The seedling is small and has a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scyphellandra virgata is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Scyphellandra virgata

Scyphellandra virgata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Scyphellandra virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scyphellandra virgata?

Scyphellandra virgata

What is the common name of Scyphellandra virgata?

Virgate Scyphellandra

What is the habitat of Scyphellandra virgata?

Woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Scyphellandra genus

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,