Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 10: 252 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102026
Common Names
- Granatensis Scyphostelma
- Granatensis Scyphostelma
- Granatensis Scyphostelma
Description
Scyphostelma granatensis (also called Granatensis Scyphostelma, among many other common names) is a small moth of the Noctuidae family. It has a wingspan of about 20–25 mm. It is native to South America, and is found in a variety of habitats including grassland, woodland, and heathland.
Uses & Benefits
Scyphostelma granatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scyphostelma granatensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scyphostelma granatensis is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires well-draining soil.
Where to Find Scyphostelma granatensis
Scyphostelma granatensis is native to Colombia.
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,