Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Griseb.) Garay
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1982
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28(4): 351. 1982 [1980 publ. 1982]
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299975
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Sacoila argentina
 - Argentina Sacoila
 - Argentine Sacoila
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Stenorrhynchos argentinum minor Cogn. [unknown]
 
                     
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Sacoila argentina (also called Argentinian Sacoila, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforest regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in the understory of the rainforest.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Sacoila argentina has many medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food flavoring.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Sacoila argentina has yellow flowers with white centres. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Sacoila argentina is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground, in a sunny or partially shaded location. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Sacoila argentina
                        
                            Sacoila argentina is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Sacoila argentina FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Sacoila argentina?
Sacoila argentina
What type of plant is Sacoila argentina?
Sacoila argentina is an epiphytic orchid
Where is Sacoila argentina native to?
Sacoila argentina is native to Southeast Asia
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Sacoila 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,