Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tinschertiana
ID:
453210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pupulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 8: 166 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452542



Common Names

  • Tinschertiana Kefersteinia
  • Tinschertiana Pink Rush
  • Tinschertiana Pink Bulrush


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Description

Kefersteinia tinschertiana (also called Tinschert's 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 tinschertiana 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 tinschertiana 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 tinschertiana is a small evergreen tree native to tropical Asia. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Kefersteinia tinschertiana

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

Kefersteinia tinschertiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kefersteinia tinschertiana?

Kefersteinia tinschertiana

What is the common name of Kefersteinia tinschertiana?

Tinschert's Kefersteinia

What is the natural habitat of Kefersteinia tinschertiana?

Kefersteinia tinschertiana 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-250926: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.