Sievekingia rhonhofiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhonhofiae
ID:
311729
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mansf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Orchis 16: 19 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311061
Common Names
- Sievekingia rhonhofiae
- Rhonhof's Sievekingia
- Rhonhof Sievekingia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sievekingia rhonhofiae (also called Rhonhof'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 rhonhofiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sievekingia rhonhofiae 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 rhonhofiae is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Sievekingia rhonhofiae
Sievekingia rhonhofiae is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Sievekingia rhonhofiae FAQ
What is the common name of Sievekingia rhonhofiae?
Rhonhof's Sievekingia
What is the natural habitat of Sievekingia rhonhofiae?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the scientific name of Sievekingia rhonhofiae?
Sievekingia rhonhofiae
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-192213: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.