Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
multiflorum
ID:
1135412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 519 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134750

Common Names

  • Scyphonychium multiflorum
  • Multiflorum Scyphonychium
  • Scyphonychium Multiflorum

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Description

Scyphonychium multiflorum (also called 'Multiflorum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a woody vine with alternate, pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scyphonychium multiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Scyphonychium multiflorum are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scyphonychium multiflorum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well rooted.

Where to Find Scyphonychium multiflorum

Scyphonychium multiflorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Scyphonychium genus

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References