Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
boivinii
ID:
1230812

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) C.B.Clarke

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 110 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230150

Common Names

  • Sclerochiton boivinii
  • Boivin's Sclerochiton
  • Boivin's Curtain Fig

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Description

Sclerochiton boivinii (also called Boivin's Sclerochiton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often in the understory, and on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerochiton boivinii is used as an ornamental plant, and is grown for its attractive foliage and bright pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sclerochiton boivinii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a terminal umbel. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerochiton boivinii is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and mist them regularly. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Sclerochiton boivinii

Sclerochiton boivinii can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Sclerochiton boivinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerochiton boivinii?

Sclerochiton boivinii

What is the common name of Sclerochiton boivinii?

Boivinii

What is the natural habitat of Sclerochiton boivinii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.