Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
scaposa
ID:
1033661

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Hansen

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia , sér. 4, 9(3): 260 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001032999



Common Names

  • Vietsenia scaposa
  • Scapose Vietsenia
  • Scapose Vietsenia


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Description

Vietsenia scaposa (also called 'Scapose Vietsenia', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has a single, narrow, pointed leaf and a single, small, white flower. It is found in moist, shady forests, often growing in mossy rocks or tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Vietsenia scaposa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, digestive problems, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vietsenia scaposa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vietsenia scaposa is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vietsenia scaposa

Vietsenia scaposa is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

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