Sannantha similis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.R.Bean) Peter G.Wilson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 20: 315 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836860
Common Names
- Sannantha similis
- Similis Sannantha
- Similar Sannantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sannantha similis (also called Sannantha similis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with narrow, linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sannantha similis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sannantha similis is small and white, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sannantha similis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood tips and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Once established, Sannantha similis should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Sannantha similis
Sannantha similis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Sannantha similis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sannantha similis?
Sannantha similis
What is the common name of Sannantha similis?
Similar Sannantha
What is the natural habitat of Sannantha similis?
Tropical and subtropical forests of India
Species in the Sannantha genus
Sannantha tozerensis, Sannantha cunninghamii, Sannantha leratii, Sannantha virgata, Sannantha similis, Sannantha procera, Sannantha pluriflora, Sannantha pinifolia, Sannantha papillosa, Sannantha crenulata, Sannantha crassa, Sannantha collina, Sannantha brachypoda, Sannantha bidwillii, Sannantha angusta, Sannantha whitei,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-374155: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.
Peter Gordon Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter G.Wilson' in the authors string.