Siphanthera foliosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
1254442
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Naudin) Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 97 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253780
Common Names
- Siphanthera foliosa
- Foliosa Siphanthera
- Siphanthera foliosa Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Siphanthera foliosa (also called leafy siphanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 meters tall. Its leaves are simple, ovate to oblong, and have a serrated margin. It is found in moist forests and thickets in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Siphanthera foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Siphanthera foliosa are small, white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Siphanthera foliosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Water with distilled water or rainwater to avoid mineral buildup. Fertilize with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Siphanthera foliosa
Siphanthera foliosa can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.
Siphanthera foliosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siphanthera foliosa?
Siphanthera foliosa
What are the common names of Siphanthera foliosa?
Leafy siphanthera, Leafy siphanthera
What is the natural habitat of Siphanthera foliosa?
It is found in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, streambanks, and wet woods
Species in the Siphanthera genus
Siphanthera ramosissima, Siphanthera vaupesana, Siphanthera villosa, Siphanthera todziae, Siphanthera wurdackii, Siphanthera miqueliana, Siphanthera gracillima, Siphanthera cordifolia, Siphanthera hostmannii, Siphanthera arenaria, Siphanthera robusta, Siphanthera duidae, Siphanthera cowanii, Siphanthera fasciculata, Siphanthera subtilis, Siphanthera foliosa, Siphanthera cordata, Siphanthera dawsonii, Siphanthera paludosa, Siphanthera capillaris, Siphanthera glazioviana, Siphanthera microphylla, Siphanthera pratensis,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50172718: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Charles Victor Naudin (1815-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naudin' in the authors string.