Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
airyshawii
ID:
313665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chakrab. & Vasudeva Rao

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 5: 960 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312997



Common Names

  • Airyshaw's Spiranthes
  • Airyshaw's Spiranthes
  • Airyshaw's Spiranthes


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Description

Sphyranthera airyshawii (also called the Airyshaw's Spiranthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sphyranthera airyshawii is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphyranthera airyshawii is a white, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphyranthera airyshawii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Sphyranthera airyshawii

Sphyranthera airyshawii can be found in tropical forests in South and Central America.

Sphyranthera airyshawii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphyranthera airyshawii?

Sphyranthera airyshawii

What is the common name of Sphyranthera airyshawii?

Airy's Sphyranthera

What is the natural habitat of Sphyranthera airyshawii?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams, in swamps, and in disturbed areas.

Species in the Sphyranthera genus

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-194107: Based on the initial data import
Mahendarkar Kannurao Vasudeva Rao (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasudeva Rao' in the authors string.
Tapas Chakrabarty (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chakrab.' in the authors string.