Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 43: 373 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734735
Common Names
- Kamerunianum Scytopetalum
- Scytopetalum Kamerunianum
- Scytopetalum Kamerunianum Flower
Description
Scytopetalum kamerunianum (also called 'Cameroon Star of Bethlehem' and 'Cameroon Star of Bethlehem', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Scytopetalum kamerunianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scytopetalum kamerunianum has yellow flowers with white stripes. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scytopetalum kamerunianum is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be planted in the spring. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Scytopetalum kamerunianum
Scytopetalum kamerunianum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Scytopetalum kamerunianum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Scytopetalum kamerunianum?
Scytopetalum kamerunianum is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
What is the size of Scytopetalum kamerunianum?
Scytopetalum kamerunianum can reach up to 1 meter in diameter.
What is the lifespan of Scytopetalum kamerunianum?
Scytopetalum kamerunianum has a lifespan of about 5-7 days.
Species in the Scytopetalum genus
Species in the Lecythidaceae family
Allantoma lineata,
Allantoma pauciramosa,
Allantoma uaupensis,
Allantoma kuhlmannii,
Allantoma pachyantha,
Allantoma pluriflora,
Allantoma decandra,
Allantoma integrifolia,
Asteranthos brasiliensis,
Barringtonia acutangula,
Barringtonia apiculata,
Barringtonia ashtonii,
Barringtonia asiatica,
Barringtonia angusta,
Barringtonia belagaensis,
Barringtonia calyptrata,
Barringtonia calyptrocalyx,
Barringtonia conoidea,
Barringtonia corneri,
Barringtonia curranii,
Barringtonia edulis,
Barringtonia filirachis,
Barringtonia fusiformis,
Barringtonia gigantostachya,
Barringtonia hallieri,
Barringtonia havilandii,
Barringtonia integrifolia,
Barringtonia josephstaalensis,
Barringtonia khaoluangensis,
Barringtonia lanceolata,
Barringtonia lauterbachii,
Barringtonia longifolia,
Barringtonia longipes,
Barringtonia longisepala,
Barringtonia macrocarpa,
Barringtonia macrostachya,
Barringtonia neocaledonica,
Barringtonia niedenzuana,
Barringtonia novae-hiberniae,
Barringtonia palawanensis,
Barringtonia papeh,
Barringtonia papuana,
Barringtonia pauciflora,
Barringtonia payensiana,
Barringtonia pendula,
Barringtonia procera,
Barringtonia pseudoglomerata,
Barringtonia pterita,
Barringtonia racemosa,
Barringtonia reticulata,