Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28(4): 357, nom. nov. 1982 [1980 publ. 1982]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306488
Common Names
- Amesiana Schiedeella
- Amesiana Schiedeella
- Amesiana Schiedeella
Synonyms
- Spiranthes wrightii Ames [unknown]
Description
Schiedeella amesiana (also called Ames' Schiedeella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schiedeella amesiana is used as a medicinal plant and for weaving baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schiedeella amesiana is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schiedeella amesiana is cultivated in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Schiedeella amesiana
Schiedeella amesiana is native to Mexico.
Schiedeella amesiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schiedeella amesiana?
Schiedeella amesiana
Where is Schiedeella amesiana found?
Mexico
What is the growth habit of Schiedeella amesiana?
It is a perennial herb with a woody base
Species in the Schiedeella genus
Schiedeella albovaginata,
Schiedeella amesiana,
Schiedeella crenulata,
Schiedeella dendroneura,
Schiedeella dressleri,
Schiedeella faucisanguinea,
Schiedeella fragrans,
Schiedeella nagelii,
Schiedeella pandurata,
Schiedeella romeroana,
Schiedeella saltensis,
Schiedeella schlechteriana,
Schiedeella trilineata,
Schiedeella violacea,
Schiedeella arizonica,
Schiedeella tamayoana,
Schiedeella williamsiana,
Schiedeella esquintlensis,
Schiedeella jean-mulleri,
Schiedeella affinis,
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,