Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl. & K.Krause
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 46: 341 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236790
Common Names
- Sorindeia albiflora
- White-flowered Sorindeia
- White Sorindeia
Description
Sorindeia albiflora (also called White-flowered Sorindeia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as coniferous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sorindeia albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sorindeia albiflora has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sorindeia albiflora is a perennial herb, native to the western United States. It is easily propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Sorindeia albiflora
Sorindeia albiflora is found in Brazil.
Sorindeia albiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sorindeia albiflora?
Sorindeia albiflora
What is the common name of Sorindeia albiflora?
Whiteflower Sorindeia
What is the habitat of Sorindeia albiflora?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States
Species in the Sorindeia genus
Sorindeia africana,
Sorindeia batekeensis,
Sorindeia winkleri,
Sorindeia juglandifolia,
Sorindeia grandifolia,
Sorindeia madagascariensis,
Sorindeia calantha,
Sorindeia albiflora,
Sorindeia oxyandra,
Sorindeia gabonensis,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,