Scyphostelma veleziae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veleziae
ID:
1325963
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Morillo) Liede & Meve
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 287 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338417
Common Names
- Scyphostelma veleziae
- Velez's Scyphostelma
- Veleziae Scyphostelma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scyphostelma veleziae (also called Velez's Starburst, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia. It has a rosette of leaves with white, star-shaped flowers. It is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Scyphostelma veleziae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scyphostelma veleziae has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scyphostelma veleziae is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Scyphostelma veleziae
Scyphostelma veleziae can be found in the Americas, particularly in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Scyphostelma veleziae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scyphostelma veleziae?
Scyphostelma veleziae
What is the common name of Scyphostelma veleziae?
Velez's Milkweed
Where does Scyphostelma veleziae grow?
It is native to Iran
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,
References
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77136471-1: Based on the initial data import