Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
nitens
ID:
566733

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bong.) Ruhland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 30: 254 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566065



Common Names

  • Nitens Syngonanthus
  • Nitens Grass Pink
  • Nitens Grass Pink Orchid


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Description

Syngonanthus nitens (also called Shining Syngonanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Syngonanthus nitens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syngonanthus nitens has yellow-green flowers with a purple center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syngonanthus nitens is a small, terrestrial herb native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Syngonanthus nitens

Syngonanthus nitens can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia.

Syngonanthus nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syngonanthus nitens?

Syngonanthus nitens

What are the common names of Syngonanthus nitens?

Shiny Syngonanthus

What is the natural habitat of Syngonanthus nitens?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in Mexico and Central America

Species in the Eriocaulaceae family

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,

References

Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248318-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.