Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire & Pires
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 29: 244 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492900
Common Names
- Saccifolium bandeirae
- Bandeira's Saccifolium
- Bandeira's Triggerplant
Description
Saccifolium bandeirae (also called Bandeira's Saccifolium, among many other common names) is an erect shrub, up to 2 m tall, with a spreading crown. It is native to tropical South America, from Brazil to Peru. It grows in moist, evergreen forests, often near streams and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Saccifolium bandeirae is a small shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saccifolium bandeirae is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saccifolium bandeirae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Saccifolium bandeirae
Saccifolium bandeirae is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.
Saccifolium bandeirae FAQ
What is the common name of Saccifolium bandeirae?
Bandeira's saccifolium
What is the scientific name of Bandeira's saccifolium?
Saccifolium bandeirae
What type of plant is Saccifolium bandeirae?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Saccifolium genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,