Smitinandia helferi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helferi
ID:
312088
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 204 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311420
Common Names
- Smitinandia helferi
- Helferi Smitinandia
- Smitinandia
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- Saccolabium helferi Hook.f. [unknown]
- Saccolabium humile Ridl. [unknown]
- Smitinandia humilis (Ridl.) Holttum [unknown]
- Gastrochilus helferi Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Smitinandia helferi (also called Helfer's Smitinandia, 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
Smitinandia helferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smitinandia helferi is a white to pale yellow, tubular flower with a yellow-green throat. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smitinandia helferi 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 Smitinandia helferi
Smitinandia helferi can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Smitinandia helferi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smitinandia helferi?
Smitinandia helferi
What is the common name of Smitinandia helferi?
Helfer's Smitinandia
What is the natural habitat of Smitinandia helferi?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Smitinandia 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-192590: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.