Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Germ.
                
                
                    
Source:
tro
                
                
                    
Year:
1961
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 31: 304 (1961)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271760
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Scaphopetalum Vanderystii
- Vanderyst's Scaphopetalum
- Vanderyst's Fern
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Scaphopetalum vanderystii (also called Vanderyst's Scaphopetalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Scaphopetalum vanderystii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to treat fever and malaria                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Scaphopetalum vanderystii is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Scaphopetalum vanderystii is a small evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Scaphopetalum vanderystii
                        
                            Scaphopetalum vanderystii is found in the tropical forests of Africa.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Scaphopetalum vanderystii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Scaphopetalum vanderystii?
Scaphopetalum vanderystii
What is the family of Scaphopetalum vanderystii?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Scaphopetalum vanderystii?
Grasslands
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,