Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
scintillans
ID:
525424

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.W.Greenw.) Salazar & Soto Arenas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 5-6: t. 665 (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524756



Common Names

  • Sarcoglottis scintillans
  • Glittering Sarcoglottis
  • Glittering Rockrose


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Synonyms

  • Pelexia scintillans E.W.Greenw. [unknown]
  • Zhukowskia scintillans (E.W.Greenw.) Szlach., Mytnik & Rutk. [unknown]

Description

Sarcoglottis scintillans (also called Shining sarcoglottis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Colombia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcoglottis scintillans is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcoglottis scintillans has white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcoglottis scintillans is a perennial herb native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can also be propagated from cuttings, but it is slow to root.

Where to Find Sarcoglottis scintillans

Sarcoglottis scintillans can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador.

Sarcoglottis scintillans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcoglottis scintillans?

Sarcoglottis scintillans

What is the common name of Sarcoglottis scintillans?

Scintillans

What type of plant is Sarcoglottis scintillans?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Sarcoglottis genus

Sarcoglottis acaulis, Sarcoglottis acutata, Sarcoglottis alexandri, Sarcoglottis amazonica, Sarcoglottis assurgens, Sarcoglottis biflora, Sarcoglottis cerina, Sarcoglottis curvisepala, Sarcoglottis degranvillei, Sarcoglottis depinctrix, Sarcoglottis fasciculata, Sarcoglottis glaucescens, Sarcoglottis gonzalezii, Sarcoglottis grandiflora, Sarcoglottis heringeri, Sarcoglottis herzogii, Sarcoglottis homalogastra, Sarcoglottis itararensis, Sarcoglottis juergensii, Sarcoglottis lehmannii, Sarcoglottis lobata, Sarcoglottis maasorum, Sarcoglottis magdalenensis, Sarcoglottis metallica, Sarcoglottis micrantha, Sarcoglottis neglecta, Sarcoglottis pauciflora, Sarcoglottis rosulata, Sarcoglottis sceptrodes, Sarcoglottis schaffneri, Sarcoglottis schwackei, Sarcoglottis smithii, Sarcoglottis stergiosii, Sarcoglottis tirolensis, Sarcoglottis trichogyna, Sarcoglottis uliginosa, Sarcoglottis umbrosa, Sarcoglottis ventricosa, Sarcoglottis veyretiae, Sarcoglottis villosa, Sarcoglottis viscosa, Sarcoglottis woodsonii, Sarcoglottis portillae, Sarcoglottis scintillans, Sarcoglottis turkeliae, Sarcoglottis riocontensis, Sarcoglottis pseudovillosa, Sarcoglottis maroaensis, Sarcoglottis magdalensis, Sarcoglottis catharinensis,

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-262697: Based on the initial data import
Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.
Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.
Edward Warren Greenwood (1918-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.W.Greenw.' in the authors string.