Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
bandeirae
ID:
493568

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

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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.

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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,

References

Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
João Murça Pires (1917-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pires' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:225081-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.