Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 41: 857 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311393
Common Names
- Correana Skeptrostachys
- Correa's Skeptrostachys
- Correa's Waxflower
Description
Skeptrostachys correana (also called False Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It prefers moist and shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Skeptrostachys correana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has bright yellow flowers and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Skeptrostachys correana is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Skeptrostachys correana is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Skeptrostachys correana
Skeptrostachys correana can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Skeptrostachys correana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Skeptrostachys correana?
Skeptrostachys correana
What is the common name of Skeptrostachys correana?
Correa's Skeptrostachys
What is the natural habitat of Skeptrostachys correana?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Skeptrostachys genus
Skeptrostachys arechavaletanii,
Skeptrostachys balanophorostachya,
Skeptrostachys berroana,
Skeptrostachys congestiflora,
Skeptrostachys correana,
Skeptrostachys disoides,
Skeptrostachys gigantea,
Skeptrostachys latipetala,
Skeptrostachys montevidensis,
Skeptrostachys paraguayensis,
Skeptrostachys rupestris,
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,