Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
spathacea
ID:
914691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 58: 149 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914026



Common Names

  • Scaphocalyx spathacea
  • Spathacea Scaphocalyx
  • Spathacea False Holly


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Description

Scaphocalyx spathacea (also called Spathaceous scaphocalyx, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit, with small, leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphocalyx spathacea is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as a source of timber and for its ornamental value in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scaphocalyx spathacea is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphocalyx spathacea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Scaphocalyx spathacea

Scaphocalyx spathacea can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Species in the Scaphocalyx genus

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References