Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
tenellum
ID:
1325065

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Liede & Meve

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 76 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337519

Common Names

  • Scyphostelma tenellum
  • Delicate Scyphostelma
  • Delicate Fern

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Description

Scyphostelma tenellum (also called 'Tender Scyphostelma', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sunny locations and is often found in rocky areas, scrubland, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scyphostelma tenellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scyphostelma tenellum has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scyphostelma tenellum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Scyphostelma tenellum

Scyphostelma tenellum is native to the tropical regions of South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest and other tropical regions of the continent.

Scyphostelma tenellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scyphostelma tenellum?

Scyphostelma tenellum

What are the common names of Scyphostelma tenellum?

None

Where is Scyphostelma tenellum found?

It is found in Colombia

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,

References

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.