Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nagarensis
ID:
303798

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 199 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303130



Common Names

  • Nagarensis Sarcanthopsis
  • Sarcanthopsis Nagarensis
  • Nagarensis Sarcanthopsis


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Synonyms

  • Sarcanthus nagarensis Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Stauropsis nagarensis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Vandopsis chalmersiana F.Muell. & Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Vandopsis nagarensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Vandopsis raymundi Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Sarcanthopsis nagarensis (also called Nagar Sarcanthopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcanthopsis nagarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcanthopsis nagarensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds that are dispersed by the wind. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcanthopsis nagarensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting from the stem or root of the plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cutting to take root.

Where to Find Sarcanthopsis nagarensis

Sarcanthopsis nagarensis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Sarcanthopsis nagarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcanthopsis nagarensis?

Sarcanthopsis nagarensis

What is the common name of Sarcanthopsis nagarensis?

Nagarensis Sarcanthopsis

Where is Sarcanthopsis nagarensis found?

It is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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-184643: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.