Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
medusoides
ID:
1306652

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Pell. & Faden

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 83: 27 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319106



Common Names

  • Siderasis medusoides
  • Medusoides
  • Siderasis


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Description

Siderasis medusoides (also called Medusa-Like Siderasis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, growing in humid and shady areas, such as in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Siderasis medusoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Siderasis medusoides has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siderasis medusoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be kept in a moist, well-drained soil mix until the plants are established.

Where to Find Siderasis medusoides

Siderasis medusoides is native to Brazil.

Siderasis medusoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siderasis medusoides?

Siderasis medusoides

What is the family of Siderasis medusoides?

Velloziaceae

What is the habitat of Siderasis medusoides?

Dry rocky areas

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.
Marco Octávio de Oliveira Pellegrini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pell.' in the authors string.