Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
H.Wendl.
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1858
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin)  16: 145 (1858)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318045
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Warscewicz's Synechanthus
- Warscewicz's Arrowhead
- Warscewicz's Goosefoot
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Synechanthus warscewiczianus (also called Synechanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Synechanthus warscewiczianus is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Synechanthus warscewiczianus are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Synechanthus warscewiczianus is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Synechanthus warscewiczianus
                        
                            Synechanthus warscewiczianus can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Synechanthus warscewiczianus FAQ
                        
                            What is the common name of Synechanthus warscewiczianus?
Warscewicz's synechanthus
What is the scientific name of Warscewicz's synechanthus?
Synechanthus warscewiczianus
What is the natural habitat of Synechanthus warscewiczianus?
It is native to Central America
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Synechanthus genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Arecaceae family
                        
                            Acanthophoenix crinita, 
Acanthophoenix rubra, 
Acanthophoenix rousselii, 
Acoelorraphe wrightii, 
Acrocomia aculeata, 
Acrocomia crispa, 
Acrocomia hassleri, 
Acrocomia intumescens, 
Acrocomia totai, 
Acrocomia emensis, 
Acrocomia glaucescens, 
Acrocomia corumbaensi, 
Actinorhytis calapparia, 
Actinorhytis calapparia, 
Adonidia merrillii, 
Adonidia dransfieldii, 
Aiphanes graminifolia, 
Aiphanes bicornis, 
Aiphanes buenaventurae, 
Aiphanes multiplex, 
Aiphanes acaulis, 
Aiphanes chiribogensis, 
Aiphanes concinna, 
Aiphanes deltoidea, 
Aiphanes duquei, 
Aiphanes eggersii, 
Aiphanes erinacea, 
Aiphanes gelatinosa, 
Aiphanes grandis, 
Aiphanes hirsuta, 
Aiphanes horrida, 
Aiphanes killipii, 
Aiphanes leiostachys, 
Aiphanes lindeniana, 
Aiphanes linearis, 
Aiphanes macroloba, 
Aiphanes minima, 
Aiphanes parvifolia, 
Aiphanes pilaris, 
Aiphanes simplex, 
Aiphanes spicata, 
Aiphanes tricuspidata, 
Aiphanes truncata, 
Aiphanes ulei, 
Aiphanes verrucosa, 
Aiphanes weberbaueri, 
Aiphanes argos, 
Aiphanes tatama, 
Aiphanes gloria, 
Aiphanes decipiens,