Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cryptophyllum
ID:
1332023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Koek.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 242(1): 18 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344477



Common Names

  • Seriphium
  • Cryptophyllum
  • Cryptophyllum Seriphium


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Description

Seriphium cryptophyllum (also called the Cryptophyllous Seriphium, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. The leaves are glossy green, and the flowers are white in color. It is found in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Seriphium cryptophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seriphium cryptophyllum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seriphium cryptophyllum is a terrestrial orchid found in Africa. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mix of bark and perlite. Propagation is best done through division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination.

Where to Find Seriphium cryptophyllum

Seriphium cryptophyllum is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand and Malaysia.

Seriphium cryptophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Seriphium cryptophyllum?

Seriphium cryptophyllum

What is the common name of Seriphium cryptophyllum?

Cryptophyll Seriphium

What is the natural habitat of Seriphium cryptophyllum?

Tropical and subtropical forests in Africa and Asia

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Marinda Koekemoer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koek.' in the authors string.