Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
dulcis
ID:
495806

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 116 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495138



Common Names

  • Dulcis Scoparia
  • Scoparia of Dulcis
  • Scoparia Dulcis


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Description

Scoparia dulcis (also called 'Sweet Scoparia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scoparia dulcis has non-medical uses such as ornamental purposes, as well as providing food for hummingbirds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scoparia dulcis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scoparia dulcis is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Scoparia dulcis

Scoparia dulcis can be found in Brazil.

Scoparia dulcis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scoparia dulcis?

Scoparia dulcis

What is the family of Scoparia dulcis?

Scrophulariaceae

Where is Scoparia dulcis native to?

Central America

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230902-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].