Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
819664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheeseman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 6: 285 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818998



Common Names

  • Viridiflora Orchid
  • Viridiflora Orchid
  • Viridiflora Orchid


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Description

Sclerotheca viridiflora (also called 'Lemon-scented Rock Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with a woody base, and its stems are covered in small, white hairs. It has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a daisy-like pattern. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerotheca viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sclerotheca viridiflora is yellowish-green. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerotheca viridiflora is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate in well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It prefers partial shade and needs to be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Sclerotheca viridiflora

Sclerotheca viridiflora can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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,

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