Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
312886

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.M.Hwang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 9: 38 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312218



Common Names

  • Speranskia yunnanensis
  • Yunnanensis Speranskia
  • Yunnanensis Orchid


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Description

Speranskia yunnanensis (also called 'Yunnan Speranskia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru. It grows in wet forests at elevations of 500 to 1800 meters. It has a single, upright, unbranched stem, up to 1.5 meters tall, and bears up to 30 fragrant, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Speranskia yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Speranskia yunnanensis is white or pale pink, with five petals. Seeds are small and round, and seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Speranskia yunnanensis can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer, with each division having at least two growth points. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Speranskia yunnanensis

Speranskia yunnanensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Speranskia yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Speranskia yunnanensis?

Speranskia yunnanensis

What is the common name of Speranskia yunnanensis?

Yunnan Plant

What is the natural habitat of Speranskia yunnanensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-193369: Based on the initial data import
Shu Mei Hwang (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Hwang' in the authors string.