Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 115. 1998 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XVII.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305252
Common Names
- Scaphosepalum Cloesii
- Cloes' Scaphosepalum
- Cloesii Scaphosepalum
Description
Scaphosepalum cloesii (also called 'Cloes' 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 cloesii 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 cloesii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scaphosepalum cloesii 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 cloesii
Scaphosepalum cloesii is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Scaphosepalum cloesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaphosepalum cloesii?
Scaphosepalum cloesii
What is the common name of Scaphosepalum cloesii?
Cloes' Scaphosepalum
What is the natural habitat of Scaphosepalum cloesii?
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,