Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fournieriana
ID:
312092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 362 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311424



Common Names

  • Sobennikoffia fournieriana
  • Fournieriana Sobennikoffia
  • Sobennikoffia


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Synonyms

  • Angraecum fournierianum Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Sobennikoffia fournieriana (also called Fournier's Sobennikoffia, 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

Sobennikoffia fournieriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sobennikoffia fournieriana are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobennikoffia fournieriana 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 Sobennikoffia fournieriana

Sobennikoffia fournieriana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Sobennikoffia fournieriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobennikoffia fournieriana?

Sobennikoffia fournieriana

What is the common name of Sobennikoffia fournieriana?

Fournier's Sobennikoffia

What is the natural habitat of Sobennikoffia fournieriana?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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