Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
amoena
ID:
841218

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Chien

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Contr. Biol. Lab. Sci. Soc. China, Bot. Ser. 10: 90 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840553



Common Names

  • Changnienia amoena
  • Changnienia
  • Amoena


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Description

Changnienia amoena (also called 'Coral Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 6 m tall. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers. It is found in dry savannas, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Changnienia amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Changnienia amoena has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Changnienia amoena is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting medium such as bark or moss. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Changnienia amoena

Changnienia amoena can be found in China.

Changnienia amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Changnienia amoena?

Changnienia amoena

What is the common name of Changnienia amoena?

Amoena Changnienia

What is the natural habitat of Changnienia amoena?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Changnienia genus

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-38360: Based on the initial data import
Sung Shu Chien (1883-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Chien' in the authors string.