Status:
valid
Authors:
Mansf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 706 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313001
Common Names
- Sphyrarhynchus schliebenii
- Schlieben's Sphyrarhynchus
- Schlieben's Sphyrarhynch
Synonyms
- Angraecopsis schliebenii (Mansf.) R.Rice [unknown]
Description
Sphyrarhynchus schliebenii (also called the Schlieben's Spiranthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sphyrarhynchus schliebenii is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sphyrarhynchus schliebenii is a yellow, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphyrarhynchus schliebenii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Sphyrarhynchus schliebenii
Sphyrarhynchus schliebenii can be found in tropical forests in South and Central America.
Sphyrarhynchus schliebenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphyrarhynchus schliebenii?
Sphyrarhynchus schliebenii
What is the common name of Sphyrarhynchus schliebenii?
Schlieben's Sphyrarhynchus
What is the natural habitat of Sphyrarhynchus schliebenii?
It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams, in swamps, and in disturbed areas.
Species in the Sphyrarhynchus 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,