Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
taiwanianum
ID:
304474

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hayata) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 202 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303806



Common Names

  • Sarcophyton taiwanianum
  • Taiwanianum Sarcophyton
  • Taiwanianum


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Synonyms

  • Saccolabium taiwanianum (Hayata) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Sarcanthus taiwanianus Hayata [unknown]
  • Acampe hayatae Szlach. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma taiwanianum Hayata [unknown]

Description

Sarcophyton taiwanianum (also called 'Taiwanese Leather Coral', among many other common names) is a species of soft coral found in the Indo-Pacific region. It has a thick, leathery texture and grows in a variety of colors, including brown, yellow, and green. It is found in shallow, sheltered areas of coral reefs.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcophyton taiwanianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sarcophyton taiwanianum is yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcophyton taiwanianum is a soft coral native to the Indo-Pacific region. It can be propagated by fragmentation, where a piece of the coral is broken off and then attached to a rock or other substrate. Fragments should be placed in an area with strong water flow and plenty of light. The coral should be fed small amounts of food regularly.

Where to Find Sarcophyton taiwanianum

Sarcophyton taiwanianum can be found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region.

Sarcophyton taiwanianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcophyton taiwanianum?

Sarcophyton taiwanianum

What is the common name of Sarcophyton taiwanianum?

Taiwan Sarcophyton

What is the natural habitat of Sarcophyton taiwanianum?

Tropical rainforests of Taiwan

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-185279: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.