Bromheadia scirpoidea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scirpoidea
ID:
433655
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 38: 71 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432987
Common Names
- Bromheadia scirpoidea
- Scirpoidea Bromheadia
- Scirpoidea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bromheadia scirpoidea (also called Scirpoid Bromheadia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a small, erect plant that grows to a height of about 30 cm, with green stems and ovate leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Bromheadia scirpoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bromheadia scirpoidea is a small white or yellow flower with five petals. The seed of Bromheadia scirpoidea is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings of Bromheadia scirpoidea are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bromheadia scirpoidea is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Bromheadia scirpoidea
Bromheadia scirpoidea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Bromheadia scirpoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bromheadia scirpoidea?
Bromheadia scirpoidea
What is the family of Bromheadia scirpoidea?
Gesneriaceae
What is the common name of Bromheadia scirpoidea?
Fairy Lantern
Species in the Bromheadia genus
Bromheadia alticola, Bromheadia aporoides, Bromheadia borneensis, Bromheadia brevifolia, Bromheadia cecieliae, Bromheadia coomansii, Bromheadia crassiflora, Bromheadia devogelii, Bromheadia divaricata, Bromheadia ensifolia, Bromheadia falcifolia, Bromheadia finlaysoniana, Bromheadia gracilis, Bromheadia graminea, Bromheadia grandiflora, Bromheadia humilis, Bromheadia latifolia, Bromheadia lohaniensis, Bromheadia longifolia, Bromheadia pendek, Bromheadia pungens, Bromheadia robusta, Bromheadia rupestris, Bromheadia scirpoidea, Bromheadia srilankensis, Bromheadia tenuis, Bromheadia truncata, Bromheadia annamensis, Bromheadia benchaii,
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-24769: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.