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valid
Authors:
R.D.Stone & N.P.Tenza
Source:
rhakhis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001852
Common Names
- Warneckea Albiflora
- Albiflora Satinash
- Orange Satinash
Description
Warneckea albiflora (also called 'White-flowered Warneckea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Warneckea albiflora is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Warneckea albiflora has white flowers with a tubular shape and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Warneckea albiflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Warneckea albiflora
Warneckea albiflora is found in the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Warneckea albiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Warneckea albiflora?
Warneckea albiflora
What is the common name of Warneckea albiflora?
White-flowered Warneckea
What is the natural habitat of Warneckea albiflora?
Dry, rocky hillsides and slopes
Species in the Warneckea genus
Warneckea sousae,
Warneckea melindensis,
Warneckea hedbergiorum,
Warneckea austro-occidentalis,
Warneckea mangrovensis,
Warneckea bebaiensis,
Warneckea cauliflora,
Warneckea cinnamomoides,
Warneckea fascicularis,
Warneckea floribunda,
Warneckea jasminoides,
Warneckea lecomteana,
Warneckea macrantha,
Warneckea membranifolia,
Warneckea pulcherrima,
Warneckea reygaertii,
Warneckea sapinii,
Warneckea wildeana,
Warneckea yangambensis,
Warneckea memecyloides,
Warneckea madagascariensis,
Warneckea acutifolia,
Warneckea amaniensis,
Warneckea anomala,
Warneckea bequaertii,
Warneckea congolensis,
Warneckea erubescens,
Warneckea fosteri,
Warneckea gilletii,
Warneckea golaensis,
Warneckea peculiaris,
Warneckea schliebenii,
Warneckea sessilicarpa,
Warneckea guineensis,
Warneckea superba,
Warneckea trinervis,
Warneckea walikalensis,
Warneckea urschii,
Warneckea sansibarica,
Warneckea bullata,
Warneckea atrovirens,
Warneckea pulviniflora,
Warneckea masoalae,
Warneckea microphylla,
Warneckea mouririfolia,
Warneckea cordiformis,
Warneckea parvifolia,
Warneckea albiflora,
Warneckea ngutiensis,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,