Smithsonia straminea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
straminea
ID:
312085
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.J.Saldanha
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 71: 73 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311417
Common Names
- Smithsonia straminea
- Straminea Smithsonia
- Smithsonia
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- Loxoma straminea (Saldanha) Pradhan [unknown]
Description
Smithsonia straminea (also called Stramineous Smithsonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a shrub with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow throats. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Smithsonia straminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smithsonia straminea is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Smithsonia straminea is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Smithsonia straminea
Smithsonia straminea can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Smithsonia straminea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smithsonia straminea?
Smithsonia straminea
What is the common name of Smithsonia straminea?
Straw-colored Smithsonia
What is the natural habitat of Smithsonia straminea?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Smithsonia genus
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-192587: Based on the initial data import
Cecil John Saldanha (1926-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Saldanha' in the authors string.