Saccoloma moranii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moranii
ID:
1243860
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rojas
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Brenesia 45-46: 45, fig. (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243198
Common Names
- Saccoloma moranii
- Moran's Saccoloma
- Moran Saccoloma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saccoloma moranii (also called Morani's saccoloma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist meadows and rocky slopes, forming a low-growing cushion of bright green, spoon-shaped leaves. The small white flowers have five petals and appear in late spring and early summer.
Uses & Benefits
Saccoloma moranii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saccoloma moranii is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saccoloma moranii is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem or a leaf and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, place the cutting in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Water the cutting regularly and it should root within a few weeks. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate in a few weeks.
Where to Find Saccoloma moranii
Saccoloma moranii can be found in Central and South America, primarily in Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Saccoloma moranii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saccoloma moranii?
Saccoloma moranii
What is the common name of Saccoloma moranii?
Moran's saccoloma
What is the natural habitat of Saccoloma moranii?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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
Alexander Rojas (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rojas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315145-2: Based on the initial data import