Saccoloma brasiliense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliense
ID:
1244298
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Presl) Mett.
Source:
tro
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 15: 80 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243636
Common Names
- Saccoloma Brasiliense
- Brazilian Saccoloma
- Brazilian Leatherwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saccoloma brasiliense (also called Brazilian Saccoloma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has thin, wiry stems and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Saccoloma brasiliense is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saccoloma brasiliense has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals that are arranged in a cross-like pattern. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are delicate and have long, thin stems with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saccoloma brasiliense is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Saccoloma brasiliense
Saccoloma brasiliense is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Saccoloma brasiliense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saccoloma brasiliense?
Saccoloma brasiliense
What is the common name of Saccoloma brasiliense?
Brazilian Saccoloma
What is the natural habitat of Saccoloma brasiliense?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
Species in the Saccoloma genus
Saccoloma campylurum, Saccoloma caudatum, Saccoloma chartaceum, Saccoloma ferulaceum, Saccoloma kingii, Saccoloma tenue, Saccoloma trichophyllum, Saccoloma galeottii, Saccoloma nigrescens, Saccoloma quadripinnatum, Saccoloma sunduei, Saccoloma inaequale, Saccoloma henriettae, Saccoloma elegans, Saccoloma squamosum, Saccoloma domingense, Saccoloma laxum, Saccoloma moranii, Saccoloma brasiliense, Saccoloma firmum, Saccoloma acuminatum, Saccoloma samoense, Saccoloma cicutarioides,
Species in the Saccolomataceae family
Saccoloma campylurum, Saccoloma caudatum, Saccoloma chartaceum, Saccoloma ferulaceum, Saccoloma kingii, Saccoloma tenue, Saccoloma trichophyllum, Saccoloma galeottii, Saccoloma nigrescens, Saccoloma quadripinnatum, Saccoloma sunduei, Saccoloma inaequale, Saccoloma henriettae, Saccoloma elegans, Saccoloma squamosum, Saccoloma domingense, Saccoloma laxum, Saccoloma moranii, Saccoloma brasiliense, Saccoloma firmum, Saccoloma acuminatum, Saccoloma samoense, Saccoloma cicutarioides,
References
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Mettenius (1823-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mett.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17278690-1: Based on the initial data import