Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meisn.) Kubitzki
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 89(2): 196. 1969 [28 May 1969]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497463
Common Names
- Sparattanthelium uncigerum
- Uncigerum Sparattanthelium
- Uncigerum Fern
Description
Sparattanthelium uncigerum (also called Unarmed Sparattanthelium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves with a green hue, and its flowers are a yellow-green color. It typically grows in moist soils and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sparattanthelium uncigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize sandy soils and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sparattanthelium uncigerum has small, yellow flowers with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sparattanthelium uncigerum is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and does best in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Sparattanthelium uncigerum
Sparattanthelium uncigerum is native to the Guianas and northern Brazil.
Sparattanthelium uncigerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparattanthelium uncigerum?
Sparattanthelium uncigerum
What is the common name of Sparattanthelium uncigerum?
Uncigerous Sparattanthelium
Where is Sparattanthelium uncigerum native to?
Brazil
Species in the Sparattanthelium genus
Sparattanthelium bororum,
Sparattanthelium amazonum,
Sparattanthelium septentrionale,
Sparattanthelium uncigerum,
Sparattanthelium acreanum,
Sparattanthelium atrum,
Sparattanthelium botocudorum,
Sparattanthelium tarapotanum,
Sparattanthelium tupiniquinorum,
Sparattanthelium glabrum,
Sparattanthelium burchellii,
Sparattanthelium guianense,
Sparattanthelium borororum,
Sparattanthelium wonotoboense,
Sparattanthelium aruakorum,
Species in the Hernandiaceae family
Gyrocarpus americanus,
Gyrocarpus angustifolius,
Gyrocarpus hababensis,
Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius,
Gyrocarpus mocinoi,
Hernandia beninensis,
Hernandia bivalvis,
Hernandia catalpifolia,
Hernandia cordigera,
Hernandia cubensis,
Hernandia didymantha,
Hernandia drakeana,
Hernandia guianensis,
Hernandia jamaicensis,
Hernandia moerenhoutiana,
Hernandia nukuhivensis,
Hernandia nymphaeifolia,
Hernandia obovata,
Hernandia olivacea,
Hernandia papuana,
Hernandia rostrata,
Hernandia sonora,
Hernandia stenura,
Hernandia temarii,
Hernandia hammelii,
Hernandia voyroni,
Hernandia mascarenensis,
Hernandia lychnifera,
Hernandia wendtii,
Hernandia albiflora,
Hernandia stokesii,
Illigera cava,
Illigera appendiculata,
Illigera elegans,
Illigera gammiei,
Illigera megaptera,
Illigera pentaphylla,
Illigera pierrei,
Illigera pulchra,
Illigera thorelii,
Illigera vespertilio,
Illigera villosa,
Illigera madagascariensis,
Illigera orbiculata,
Illigera cordata,
Illigera nervosa,
Illigera grandiflora,
Illigera rhodantha,
Illigera glabra,
Illigera pseudoparviflora,