Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
auyantepuiensis
ID:
1405569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 35(2): 151, tab. 15. 1961

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001418027

Common Names

  • Schistostemon auyantepuiensis
  • Auyantepui Schistostemon
  • Auyantepui Schistostemum

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Description

Schistostemon auyantepuiensis (also called Auyantepui Schistostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a rounded, spreading form and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in humid, tropical rainforest habitats, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Schistostemon auyantepuiensis is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schistostemon auyantepuiensis has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centres and long, thin leaves. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schistostemon auyantepuiensis is a perennial shrub that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is easily propagated by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Schistostemon auyantepuiensis

Schistostemon auyantepuiensis is native to Venezuela.

Schistostemon auyantepuiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schistostemon auyantepuiensis?

Schistostemon auyantepuiensis

What is the common name of Schistostemon auyantepuiensis?

Auyantepui Schistostemon

What is the natural habitat of Schistostemon auyantepuiensis?

Dry, rocky hillsides in the Andes Mountains of Venezuela

Species in the Humiriaceae family

Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,

References

IPNI record: 229297-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001065624
IPNI record: 431510-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001419997
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-15800097: Originally associated with wfo-0001065624
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-15800097: Originally associated with wfo-0001065624
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:229297-2: Based on the initial data import