Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 300: 1048 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339240
Common Names
- Guainiana Scuticaria
- Guainiana Orchid
- Guainiana Plant
Description
Scuticaria guainiana (also called 'Guainiana Scuticaria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is a grass that grows in tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Scuticaria guainiana is used as a source of timber, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of gum.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scuticaria guainiana has small, white flowers with yellow-green stripes. The flowers are borne in a dense, globular inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scuticaria guainiana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Scuticaria guainiana
Scuticaria guainiana can be found in the Middle East, including Yemen, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
Scuticaria guainiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scuticaria guainiana?
Scuticaria guainiana
What type of plant is Scuticaria guainiana?
Scuticaria guainiana is a shrub.
Where is Scuticaria guainiana native to?
Scuticaria guainiana is native to South America.
Species in the Scuticaria genus
Scuticaria hadwenii,
Scuticaria irwiniana,
Scuticaria itirapinensis,
Scuticaria kautskyi,
Scuticaria novaesii,
Scuticaria salesiana,
Scuticaria steelii,
Scuticaria strictifolia,
Scuticaria peruviana,
Scuticaria bahiensis,
Scuticaria bueraremensis,
Scuticaria guainiana,
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,