Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
1333964

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Holstein & Weigend

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 270: 246 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346418



Common Names

  • Selkirkia pauciflora
  • Pauciflora Selkirkia
  • Pauciflora's Selkirkia


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Description

Selkirkia pauciflora (also called 'Few-flowered Selkirkia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, leathery leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Selkirkia pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Selkirkia pauciflora is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selkirkia pauciflora can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The root ball should be carefully divided into sections and each section replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Selkirkia pauciflora

Selkirkia pauciflora is native to Peru.

Selkirkia pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selkirkia pauciflora?

Selkirkia pauciflora

What type of plant is Selkirkia pauciflora?

Selkirkia pauciflora is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family.

Where is Selkirkia pauciflora native to?

Selkirkia pauciflora is native to Colombia.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.
Norbert Holstein (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holstein' in the authors string.