Sievekingia dunstervilleorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dunstervilleorum
ID:
311718
Status:
valid
Authors:
Foldats
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 3: 399 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311050
Common Names
- Sievekingia dunstervilleorum
- Dunsterville's Sievekingia
- Dunsterville Sievekingia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sievekingia dunstervilleorum (also called Dunsterville's 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 dunstervilleorum is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Ecuador and Peru. Non-medical uses of this plant include its use as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sievekingia dunstervilleorum has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sievekingia dunstervilleorum 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 dunstervilleorum
Sievekingia dunstervilleorum is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Sievekingia dunstervilleorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sievekingia dunstervilleorum?
Sievekingia dunstervilleorum
What is the common name of Sievekingia dunstervilleorum?
Dunsterville's Sievekingia
What is the natural habitat of Sievekingia dunstervilleorum?
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-192203: Based on the initial data import
Ernesto Foldats (1925-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foldats' in the authors string.