Sievekingia cristata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cristata
ID:
311717
Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 78: 193 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311049
Common Names
- Sievekingia cristata
- Crested Sievekingia
- Crest Sievekingia
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- Sievekingia herrenhusana Jenny [unknown]
- Sievekingia marsupialis Dodson [unknown]
Description
Sievekingia cristata (also called Crested Sievekingia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has small, white flowers. It is found in heathlands, woodlands and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sievekingia cristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sievekingia cristata are small, white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single round cotyledon and a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sievekingia cristata is a small tree that grows up to 8m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have germinated. Once germinated, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Sievekingia cristata
Sievekingia cristata is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Sievekingia cristata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sievekingia cristata?
Sievekingia cristata
What is the common name of Sievekingia cristata?
Crested Sievekingia
What is the natural habitat of Sievekingia cristata?
Dry forests and scrublands
Species in the Sievekingia genus
Sievekingia butcheri, Sievekingia colombiana, Sievekingia cristata, Sievekingia dunstervilleorum, Sievekingia filifera, Sievekingia fimbriata, Sievekingia herklotziana, Sievekingia hirtzii, Sievekingia jenmanii, Sievekingia peruviana, Sievekingia reichenbachiana, Sievekingia rhonhofiae, Sievekingia suavis, Sievekingia trollii,
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-192202: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.