Status:
valid
Authors:
de Roon & Bedell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9(2): 249. 1999
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505021
Common Names
- Flammifera Sarcopera
- Sarcopera Flammifera
- Flammifera Sarcopera
Description
Sarcopera flammifera (also called Flaming Sarcopera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has narrow, oblong leaves and can reach up to 10 meters in height. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcopera flammifera is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarcopera flammifera has a small, white flower with a short stem. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, bright green leaves and a short, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarcopera flammifera is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an evergreen perennial that grows to 1 m (3 ft) tall and wide. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Sarcopera flammifera
Sarcopera flammifera is found in Venezuela.
Sarcopera flammifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcopera flammifera?
Sarcopera flammifera
What is the natural habitat of Sarcopera flammifera?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
What are the common names of Sarcopera flammifera?
Flammiferous Sarcopera, Giant Sarcopera
Species in the Sarcopera genus
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,