Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 9: 124 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299877
Common Names
- Saccolabium rantii
- Rantii Saccolabium
- Rantii Myrciaria
Description
Saccolabium rantii (also called Rantii, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Saccolabium rantii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saccolabium rantii has yellow flowers with white centres. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saccolabium rantii is a small, epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It prefers a bright, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed.
Where to Find Saccolabium rantii
Saccolabium rantii can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Saccolabium rantii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saccolabium rantii?
Saccolabium rantii
What type of plant is Saccolabium rantii?
Saccolabium rantii is an epiphytic orchid
Where is Saccolabium rantii native to?
Saccolabium rantii is native to Southeast Asia
Species in the Saccolabium 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,