Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
filiformis
ID:
309835

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Christenson & Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Fl. Palni Hills 3: 1258 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309167

Common Names

  • Seidenfadeniella filiformis
  • Filiformis Seidenfadeniella
  • Filiformis Palm

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Synonyms

  • Saccolabium chrysanthum Alston [unknown]
  • Saccolabium filiforme Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Sarcanthus filiformis Wight [illegitimate]
  • Schoenorchis chrysantha (Alston) Garay [unknown]
  • Schoenorchis filiformis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Seidenfadeniella chrysantha (Alston) C.S.Kumar [unknown]
  • Gastrochilus filiformis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saccolabium filiforme Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Seidenfadeniella filiformis (also called ‘Seidenfadeniella’, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in dry deciduous forests and woodlands. It is a small shrub, growing to a height of 1–2 m (3 ft 3 in–6 ft 7 in) tall.

Uses & Benefits

Seidenfadeniella filiformis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fruits. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Seidenfadeniella filiformis are small and yellow with a white centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seidenfadeniella filiformis can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant should be grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Seidenfadeniella filiformis

Seidenfadeniella filiformis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

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Arecaceae

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-190392: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.