Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
gilletii
ID:
506584

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 5, 1: 26 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505916



Common Names

  • Gillet's scyphosyce
  • Gillet scyphosyce
  • Scyphosyce gilletii


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Description

Scyphosyce gilletii (also called Gillet's Scyphosyce, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with an erect stem and a woody base. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands, and it is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scyphosyce gilletii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scyphosyce gilletii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scyphosyce gilletii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot. These sections should then be replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Scyphosyce gilletii

Scyphosyce gilletii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Scyphosyce gilletii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scyphosyce gilletii?

Scyphosyce gilletii

What is the family of Scyphosyce gilletii?

Asteraceae

Where is Scyphosyce gilletii native to?

South America

Species in the Scyphosyce genus

Species in the Moraceae family

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