Sievekingia fimbriata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fimbriata
ID:
311720
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Flora 69: 449 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311052
Common Names
- Sievekingia fimbriata
- Fringed Sievekingia
- Fringe Sievekingia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sievekingia fimbriata (also called Fringed 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 fimbriata 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
The flowers of Sievekingia fimbriata are white or pink and have five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sievekingia fimbriata 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 fimbriata
Sievekingia fimbriata is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Sievekingia fimbriata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sievekingia fimbriata?
Sievekingia fimbriata
What is the common name of Sievekingia fimbriata?
Fringed Sievekingia
What is the natural habitat of Sievekingia fimbriata?
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-192205: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.