Status:
valid
Authors:
(Morillo) Liede & Meve
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 68 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337139
Common Names
- Scyphostelma beckii
- Beck's Scyphostelma
- Beck's Starfruit
Description
Scyphostelma beckii (also called Beck's Scyphostelma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is native to South America, where it grows in tropical and subtropical forests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Scyphostelma beckii is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for livestock, and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scyphostelma beckii is white and has five petals. The seed is a round shape and is black in color. The seedlings are slender and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scyphostelma beckii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps of the plant into smaller sections and replant them in the desired location.
Where to Find Scyphostelma beckii
Scyphostelma beckii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is commonly found in wet, marshy areas and along riverbanks.
Scyphostelma beckii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scyphostelma beckii?
Scyphostelma beckii
What is the common name of Scyphostelma beckii?
Beck's Star Grass
Where is Scyphostelma beckii native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Scyphostelma genus
Scyphostelma granatensis,
Scyphostelma beckii,
Scyphostelma bifidum,
Scyphostelma brachyphyllum,
Scyphostelma carmenaemiliae,
Scyphostelma chimboracense,
Scyphostelma confusum,
Scyphostelma ecuadorense,
Scyphostelma filisepalum,
Scyphostelma harlingii,
Scyphostelma intricatum,
Scyphostelma isidrense,
Scyphostelma lechleri,
Scyphostelma longecalicinum,
Scyphostelma luteynii,
Scyphostelma microphyllum,
Scyphostelma nubicola,
Scyphostelma pichinchense,
Scyphostelma ruizteranii,
Scyphostelma serpyllifolium,
Scyphostelma siderocalyx,
Scyphostelma sodiroi,
Scyphostelma tenellum,
Scyphostelma trianae,
Scyphostelma velutinum,
Scyphostelma wurdackii,
Scyphostelma veleziae,
Scyphostelma rugosum,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,