Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 57: 64 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305242
Common Names
- Scaphosepalum Andreettae
- Andreett's Scaphosepalum
- Andreettae Scaphosepalum
Description
Scaphosepalum andreettae (also called 'Andrett's Scaphosepalum', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, swamps, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Scaphosepalum andreettae is used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are eaten raw or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scaphosepalum andreettae has small, yellow-green flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scaphosepalum andreettae is a species of orchid that is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a terrestrial orchid that grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1500-2500 m. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Scaphosepalum andreettae
Scaphosepalum andreettae is native to Central and South America.
Scaphosepalum andreettae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaphosepalum andreettae?
Scaphosepalum andreettae
What is the common name of Scaphosepalum andreettae?
Andreetta's Scaphosepalum
What is the natural habitat of Scaphosepalum andreettae?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Scaphosepalum genus
Scaphosepalum anchoriferum,
Scaphosepalum andreettae,
Scaphosepalum antenniferum,
Scaphosepalum beluosum,
Scaphosepalum bicolor,
Scaphosepalum breve,
Scaphosepalum cimex,
Scaphosepalum clavellatum,
Scaphosepalum cloesii,
Scaphosepalum dalstroemii,
Scaphosepalum decorum,
Scaphosepalum delhierroi,
Scaphosepalum digitale,
Scaphosepalum dodsonii,
Scaphosepalum fimbriatum,
Scaphosepalum gibberosum,
Scaphosepalum globosum,
Scaphosepalum grande,
Scaphosepalum hirtzii,
Scaphosepalum jostii,
Scaphosepalum lima,
Scaphosepalum macrodactylum,
Scaphosepalum manningii,
Scaphosepalum martineae,
Scaphosepalum medinae,
Scaphosepalum microdactylum,
Scaphosepalum odontochilum,
Scaphosepalum ophidion,
Scaphosepalum ovulare,
Scaphosepalum panduratum,
Scaphosepalum parviflorum,
Scaphosepalum pleurothallodes,
Scaphosepalum pulvinare,
Scaphosepalum rapax,
Scaphosepalum swertiifolium,
Scaphosepalum tiaratum,
Scaphosepalum triceratops,
Scaphosepalum ursinum,
Scaphosepalum verrucosum,
Scaphosepalum viviparum,
Scaphosepalum xystra,
Scaphosepalum bicristatum,
Scaphosepalum merinoi,
Scaphosepalum portillae,
Scaphosepalum redderianum,
Scaphosepalum reptans,
Scaphosepalum erasmatopus,
Scaphosepalum rinkei,
Scaphosepalum translucens,
Scaphosepalum ximenae,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,