Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
tieghemii
ID:
735403

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Chev.) Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 1: 238 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734736



Common Names

  • Tieghemii Scytopetalum
  • Scytopetalum Tieghemii
  • Scytopetalum Tieghemii Flower


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Description

Scytopetalum tieghemii (also called 'Tieghem's Star of Bethlehem' and 'Tieghem's 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 tieghemii 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 tieghemii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scytopetalum tieghemii 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 tieghemii

Scytopetalum tieghemii 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 tieghemii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Scytopetalum tieghemii?

Scytopetalum tieghemii is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What is the size of Scytopetalum tieghemii?

Scytopetalum tieghemii can reach up to 1 meter in diameter.

What is the lifespan of Scytopetalum tieghemii?

Scytopetalum tieghemii has a lifespan of about 5-7 days.

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,

References

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813015-1: Based on the initial data import