Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
310353

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 6: 573 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309685



Common Names

  • Sertifera aurantiaca
  • Aurantiaca Sertifera
  • Aurantiaca Orangebell


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Description

Sertifera aurantiaca (also called Orange-flowered Sertifera, among many other common names) is a small shrub with orange flowers native to Central and South America. It typically grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Sertifera aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant because of its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in bonsai cultivation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sertifera aurantiaca has small yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sertifera aurantiaca is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a cold frame. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a sunny position.

Where to Find Sertifera aurantiaca

Sertifera aurantiaca can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Sertifera aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sertifera aurantiaca?

Sertifera aurantiaca

What is the common name of Sertifera aurantiaca?

Tree

What is the natural habitat of Sertifera aurantiaca?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-190898: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.