Sclerotheca arborea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborea
ID:
819493
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 357 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818827
Common Names
- Sclerotheca Arborea
- Arborea
- Sclerotheca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sclerotheca arborea (also called 'Tree Cone Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 800-2500 m. It is an epiphyte, characterized by its long, thin, pale green leaves and its yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sclerotheca arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sclerotheca arborea is a white, fragrant, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with rounded leaves and a single stem.
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Sclerotheca arborea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Sclerotheca arborea
Sclerotheca arborea can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Sclerotheca arborea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sclerotheca arborea?
Sclerotheca arborea
What is the natural habitat of Sclerotheca arborea?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
What is the flower color of Sclerotheca arborea?
The flowers of Sclerotheca arborea are usually white or pale pink.
Species in the Sclerotheca genus
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-356612: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.