Sclerochiton odoratissimus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odoratissimus
ID:
1045293
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
tro
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 30: 109 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044631
Common Names
- Sclerochiton odoratissimus
- Fragrant Sclerochiton
- Fragrant Velvet Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Sclerochiton odoratissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sclerochiton odoratissimus is white and tubular with five lobes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sclerochiton odoratissimus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods require plenty of light and regular watering.
Where to Find Sclerochiton odoratissimus
Sclerochiton odoratissimus is native to South Africa and is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.
Species in the Sclerochiton genus
Sclerochiton nitidus, Sclerochiton vogelii, Sclerochiton bequaertii, Sclerochiton apiculatus, Sclerochiton hirsutus, Sclerochiton caeruleus, Sclerochiton harveyanus, Sclerochiton ilicifolius, Sclerochiton odoratissimus, Sclerochiton triacanthus, Sclerochiton obtusisepalus, Sclerochiton boivinii, Sclerochiton preussii, Sclerochiton glandulosissimus, Sclerochiton tanzaniensis, Sclerochiton uluguruensis, Sclerochiton kirkii, Sclerochiton insignis,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.