Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
anomala
ID:
1233071

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Bedell

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 119: 329 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232409



Common Names

  • Sarcopera
  • Anomala
  • Sarcopera Anomala


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Description

Sarcopera anomala (also called Anomalous sarcopera, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with lanceolate leaves that are typically 10–20 cm long and 2–3 cm wide. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcopera anomala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a natural air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcopera anomala has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcopera anomala is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Sarcopera anomala

Sarcopera anomala is native to Central and South America, and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Species in the Marcgraviaceae family

Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50070873: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Hollis G. Bedell (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedell' in the authors string.