Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wedd.) Holstein & Weigend
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 270: 242 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346415
Common Names
- Selkirkia triananum
- Triana Selkirkia
- Triana's Selkirkia
Description
Selkirkia triananum (also called 'Trianan 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 triananum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Selkirkia triananum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, delicate stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Selkirkia triananum is a terrestrial orchid found in wet forests of South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation should be done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Selkirkia triananum
Selkirkia triananum is native to Peru.
Selkirkia triananum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Selkirkia triananum?
Selkirkia triananum
What is the common name of Selkirkia triananum?
Selkirkia
What type of plant is Selkirkia triananum?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Selkirkia genus
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,