Scaphopetalum paxii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paxii
ID:
492347
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 282 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491679
Common Names
- Scaphopetalum paxii
- Paxii
- Paxii Scaphopetalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scaphopetalum paxii (also called Pax's Scaphopetalum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that is native to the Philippines. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Scaphopetalum paxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds. The leaves are also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Scaphopetalum paxii are yellowish-green, with four petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scaphopetalum paxii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Scaphopetalum paxii
Scaphopetalum paxii can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.
Scaphopetalum paxii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaphopetalum paxii?
Scaphopetalum paxii
What is the common name of Scaphopetalum paxii?
Pax's Scaphopetalum
What is the natural habitat of Scaphopetalum paxii?
Tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia
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
Hubert J. P. Winkler (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.P.Winkl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825044-1: Based on the initial data import