Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
raiateensis
ID:
1412756

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Pillon & J.Florence

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bot. Lett. 165(2): 190. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425221





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Description

Sclerotheca raiateensis (also called Raiatea Sclerotheca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, terrestrial orchid, with a maximum height of 15 cm. It is native to the island of Madagascar, and is found in moist, shady forests, at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerotheca raiateensis is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sclerotheca raiateensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerotheca raiateensis is a small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is usually found in lowland rainforest and is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Sclerotheca raiateensis

Sclerotheca raiateensis is found in Madagascar.

Sclerotheca raiateensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerotheca raiateensis?

Sclerotheca raiateensis

What is the common name of Sclerotheca raiateensis?

Raiatea Sclerotheca

What is the natural habitat of Sclerotheca raiateensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Jacques Florence (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Florence' in the authors string.
Yohan Pillon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillon' in the authors string.