Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dasilvae
ID:
1333084

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.F.Hall & F.Barros

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 33: 729 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345538



Common Names

  • Koellensteinia dasilvae
  • Dasilvae Koellensteinia
  • Koellensteinia


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Description

Koellensteinia dasilvae (also called Dasilva's Koellensteinia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub with a creeping rhizome and small, oblong-elliptic leaves. It is native to India, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Koellensteinia dasilvae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koellensteinia dasilvae has white or yellowish-white flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are about 5 cm in diameter.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koellensteinia dasilvae can be propagated through division of the clumps of the plant. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in an area that receives bright, indirect sunlight. It is also drought tolerant and can survive in temperatures as low as -15°C.

Where to Find Koellensteinia dasilvae

Koellensteinia dasilvae can be found in the mountains of China.

Koellensteinia dasilvae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koellensteinia dasilvae?

Koellensteinia dasilvae

What type of plant is Koellensteinia dasilvae?

Orchid

Where is Koellensteinia dasilvae found?

Brazil

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

Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.
Climbiê Ferreira Hall: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Hall' in the authors string.