Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 53: 162 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836877
Common Names
- Santotomasia wardiana
- Wardiana Santotomasia
- Santotomasia Wardiana
Description
Santotomasia wardiana (also called Santotomasia wardiana, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Santotomasia wardiana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Santotomasia wardiana is small and white, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Santotomasia wardiana is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood tips and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Once established, Santotomasia wardiana should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Santotomasia wardiana
Santotomasia wardiana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Santotomasia wardiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santotomasia wardiana?
Santotomasia wardiana
What is the common name of Santotomasia wardiana?
Ward's Santotomasia
What is the natural habitat of Santotomasia wardiana?
Tropical and subtropical forests of India
Species in the Santotomasia 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,