Scaphopetalum brunneo-purpureum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brunneo-purpureum
ID:
1041037
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl. & K.Krause
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 553 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040375
Common Names
- Scaphopetalum
- Brunneo-Purpureum
- Brunneo-Purpureum Scaphopetalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scaphopetalum brunneo-purpureum (also called brown-purple scaphopetalum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Scaphopetalaceae family. It is native to Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in areas with high humidity and temperatures of 10–30 °C (50–86 °F).
Uses & Benefits
Scaphopetalum brunneo-purpureum has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat inflammation, fever, and headaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scaphopetalum brunneo-purpureum is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scaphopetalum brunneo-purpureum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Africa. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame or greenhouse.
Where to Find Scaphopetalum brunneo-purpureum
Scaphopetalum brunneo-purpureum is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Species in the Scaphopetalum genus
Scaphopetalum pallidinerve, Scaphopetalum paxii, Scaphopetalum riparium, Scaphopetalum stipulosum, Scaphopetalum thonneri, Scaphopetalum zenkeri, Scaphopetalum mannii, Scaphopetalum ngouniense, Scaphopetalum acuminatum, Scaphopetalum amoenum, Scaphopetalum blackii, Scaphopetalum dewevrei, Scaphopetalum longepedunculatum, Scaphopetalum obiangianum, Scaphopetalum brunneo-purpureum, Scaphopetalum talbotii, Scaphopetalum parvifolium, Scaphopetalum macranthum, Scaphopetalum vanderystii, Scaphopetalum discolor,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825033-1: Based on the initial data import