Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
colleyi
ID:
320662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 20: t. 1714 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319994



Common Names

  • Colley's Batemannia
  • Batemannia Colleyi
  • Colley's Star


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Description

Batemannia colleyi (also called 'Colley's Star-apple', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 15 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Batemannia colleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Batemannia colleyi are white and have five petals. Seed: The seeds of Batemannia colleyi are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Batemannia colleyi are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Batemannia colleyi is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Batemannia colleyi

Batemannia colleyi is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Batemannia colleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Batemannia colleyi?

Batemannia colleyi

What is the common name of Batemannia colleyi?

Colleyi

What is the natural habitat of Batemannia colleyi?

Tropical forests

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20082: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.