Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
endresii
ID:
453205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pupulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B 103: 543 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452537



Common Names

  • Endresii Kefersteinia
  • Endresii Pink Rush
  • Endresii Pink Bulrush


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Description

Kefersteinia endresii (also called Endres' Kefersteinia, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in humid forests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Kefersteinia endresii is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kefersteinia endresii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kefersteinia endresii is a shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood stems.

Where to Find Kefersteinia endresii

Kefersteinia endresii is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Kefersteinia endresii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kefersteinia endresii?

Kefersteinia endresii

What is the common name of Kefersteinia endresii?

Endres' Kefersteinia

What is the natural habitat of Kefersteinia endresii?

Kefersteinia endresii is native to Colombia and Ecuador

Species in the Kefersteinia genus

Kefersteinia alba, Kefersteinia andreettae, Kefersteinia auriculata, Kefersteinia aurorae, Kefersteinia bengasahra, Kefersteinia bismarckii, Kefersteinia candida, Kefersteinia chocoensis, Kefersteinia costaricensis, Kefersteinia delcastilloi, Kefersteinia elegans, Kefersteinia escalerensis, Kefersteinia escobariana, Kefersteinia excentrica, Kefersteinia expansa, Kefersteinia gemma, Kefersteinia graminea, Kefersteinia guacamayoana, Kefersteinia heideri, Kefersteinia hirtzii, Kefersteinia klabochii, Kefersteinia koechliniorum, Kefersteinia lactea, Kefersteinia lafontainei, Kefersteinia laminata, Kefersteinia lojae, Kefersteinia maculosa, Kefersteinia microcharis, Kefersteinia minutiflora, Kefersteinia mystacina, Kefersteinia niesseniae, Kefersteinia ocellata, Kefersteinia orbicularis, Kefersteinia oscarii, Kefersteinia parvilabris, Kefersteinia pastorellii, Kefersteinia pellita, Kefersteinia perlonga, Kefersteinia pulchella, Kefersteinia pusilla, Kefersteinia retanae, Kefersteinia richardhegerlii, Kefersteinia ricii, Kefersteinia salustianae, Kefersteinia sanguinolenta, Kefersteinia stapelioides, Kefersteinia stevensonii, Kefersteinia taurina, Kefersteinia tolimensis, Kefersteinia trullata,

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-250925: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.