Scyphostelma velutinum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutinum
ID:
1325067
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Morillo) Liede & Meve
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 77 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337521
Common Names
- Scyphostelma velutinum
- Velvet Scyphostelma
- Velvet Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scyphostelma velutinum (also called 'Velvet 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 velutinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scyphostelma velutinum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scyphostelma velutinum is a perennial herb and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Scyphostelma velutinum
Scyphostelma velutinum 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 velutinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scyphostelma velutinum?
Scyphostelma velutinum
What are the common names of Scyphostelma velutinum?
None
Where is Scyphostelma velutinum found?
It is found in 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,
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:77133969-1: Based on the initial data import