Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Planch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Ann. Gén. Hort. 23: 257 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255898
Common Names
- Sanchezia munita
- Munita Sanchezia
- Sanchezia
Description
Sanchezia munita (also called Sanchezia munita, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has a tall, slender stem, up to 10 feet (3 m) tall, with bright green leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sanchezia munita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sanchezia munita has yellow flowers with a red center and yellow fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few spines.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sanchezia munita is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Once the cuttings have taken root, they can be transplanted into individual containers.
Where to Find Sanchezia munita
Sanchezia munita can be found in South America.
Sanchezia munita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sanchezia munita?
Sanchezia munita
What is the common name of Sanchezia munita?
Munita Fern
What type of soil is best for Sanchezia munita?
Well-draining, acidic soil with high organic matter
Species in the Sanchezia genus
Sanchezia parvibracteata,
Sanchezia fosteri,
Sanchezia siraensis,
Sanchezia coleifolia,
Sanchezia filamentosa,
Sanchezia klugii,
Sanchezia loranthifolia,
Sanchezia ovata,
Sanchezia pedicellata,
Sanchezia pulchra,
Sanchezia rhodochroa,
Sanchezia sanmartinensis,
Sanchezia sylvestris,
Sanchezia tigrina,
Sanchezia williamsii,
Sanchezia woytkowskii,
Sanchezia aurantiaca,
Sanchezia aurea,
Sanchezia coccinea,
Sanchezia conferta,
Sanchezia dasia,
Sanchezia ferreyrae,
Sanchezia killipii,
Sanchezia lasia,
Sanchezia lispa,
Sanchezia oblonga,
Sanchezia punicea,
Sanchezia rosea,
Sanchezia rubriflora,
Sanchezia scandens,
Sanchezia sprucei,
Sanchezia tarapotensis,
Sanchezia villosa,
Sanchezia xantha,
Sanchezia longiflora,
Sanchezia sericea,
Sanchezia ecuadorensis,
Sanchezia lampra,
Sanchezia parviflora,
Sanchezia macrocnemis,
Sanchezia wurdackii,
Sanchezia putumayensis,
Sanchezia munita,
Sanchezia thinophila,
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,