Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
antenniferum
ID:
305911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. ser. 3, 7: 709. 1890

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305243

Common Names

  • Scaphosepalum Antenniferum
  • Antenna-bearing Scaphosepalum
  • Antenniferum Scaphosepalum

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Synonyms

  • Scaphosepalum reversum Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Scaphosepalum antenniferum (also called 'Antenniferous 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 antenniferum 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 antenniferum has white flowers with a yellow center and a long spur. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphosepalum antenniferum is a species of orchid that is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. 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 antenniferum

Scaphosepalum antenniferum can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Scaphosepalum antenniferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphosepalum antenniferum?

Scaphosepalum antenniferum

What is the common name of Scaphosepalum antenniferum?

Antenna-bearing Scaphosepalum

What is the natural habitat of Scaphosepalum antenniferum?

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,

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