Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
uncigerum
ID:
498131

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2589262: Based on the initial data import
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Klaus Kubitzki (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kubitzki' in the authors string.