Status:
valid
Authors:
Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
J. Orchideenfr. 11: 310 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525550
Common Names
- Scaphyglottis cernua
- Drooping Scaphyglottis
- Scaphyglottis
Description
Scaphyglottis cernua (also called Nodding Scaphyglottis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in open woodlands, heath and dry sclerophyll forests. It has grey-green foliage and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Scaphyglottis cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scaphyglottis cernua has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scaphyglottis cernua is a hardy evergreen groundcover that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Scaphyglottis cernua
Scaphyglottis cernua can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Scaphyglottis cernua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaphyglottis cernua?
Scaphyglottis cernua
What is the common name of Scaphyglottis cernua?
Nodding Scaphyglottis
What is the natural habitat of Scaphyglottis cernua?
Dry grassland, scrub and rocky outcrops
Species in the Scaphyglottis genus
Scaphyglottis acostaei,
Scaphyglottis amparoana,
Scaphyglottis arctata,
Scaphyglottis atwoodii,
Scaphyglottis aurea,
Scaphyglottis behrii,
Scaphyglottis bicallosa,
Scaphyglottis bicornis,
Scaphyglottis bifida,
Scaphyglottis bilineata,
Scaphyglottis boliviensis,
Scaphyglottis caricalensis,
Scaphyglottis chlorantha,
Scaphyglottis chocoana,
Scaphyglottis condorana,
Scaphyglottis conferta,
Scaphyglottis confusa,
Scaphyglottis corallorrhiza,
Scaphyglottis crurigera,
Scaphyglottis densa,
Scaphyglottis dunstervillei,
Scaphyglottis fasciculata,
Scaphyglottis felskyi,
Scaphyglottis fusiformis,
Scaphyglottis geminata,
Scaphyglottis gentryi,
Scaphyglottis gigantea,
Scaphyglottis graminifolia,
Scaphyglottis grandiflora,
Scaphyglottis hirtzii,
Scaphyglottis hondurensis,
Scaphyglottis jimenezii,
Scaphyglottis laevilabium,
Scaphyglottis leucantha,
Scaphyglottis limonensis,
Scaphyglottis lindeniana,
Scaphyglottis livida,
Scaphyglottis longicaulis,
Scaphyglottis mesocopis,
Scaphyglottis michelangeliorum,
Scaphyglottis micrantha,
Scaphyglottis minutiflora,
Scaphyglottis modesta,
Scaphyglottis monspirrae,
Scaphyglottis pachybulbon,
Scaphyglottis panamensis,
Scaphyglottis prolifera,
Scaphyglottis propinqua,
Scaphyglottis pulchella,
Scaphyglottis punctulata,
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,