Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sunii
ID:
838368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boufford & Wen H.Zhang

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 13: 261 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837703



Common Names

  • Sunii Spiranthes
  • Spiranthes
  • Sun's Spiranthes


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Description

Spiranthes sunii (also called 'Sun's Spiranthes', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and Mexico. It is a small-sized plant, with a height of up to 0.5 m. It grows in humid forests, at an altitude of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Spiranthes sunii is used for its ornamental value, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of food and for making baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spiranthes sunii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves that are oval-shaped and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spiranthes sunii is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Spiranthes sunii

Spiranthes sunii can be found in Mexico.

Spiranthes sunii FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Spiranthes sunii?

The optimal temperature for Spiranthes sunii is between 18-24°C.

What type of soil should Spiranthes sunii be planted in?

Spiranthes sunii should be planted in well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Spiranthes sunii need?

Spiranthes sunii needs bright, indirect light.

Species in the Spiranthes genus

Spiranthes aestivalis, Spiranthes australis, Spiranthes brevilabris, Spiranthes casei, Spiranthes cernua, Spiranthes delitescens, Spiranthes diluvialis, Spiranthes flexuosa, Spiranthes graminea, Spiranthes hongkongensis, Spiranthes infernalis, Spiranthes intermedia, Spiranthes lacera, Spiranthes laciniata, Spiranthes longilabris, Spiranthes lucida, Spiranthes magnicamporum, Spiranthes nebulorum, Spiranthes ochroleuca, Spiranthes odorata, Spiranthes ovalis, Spiranthes porrifolia, Spiranthes praecox, Spiranthes pusilla, Spiranthes romanzoffiana, Spiranthes simpsonii, Spiranthes sinensis, Spiranthes spiralis, Spiranthes suishanensis, Spiranthes torta, Spiranthes triloba, Spiranthes tuberosa, Spiranthes vernalis, Spiranthes zahlbruckneri, Spiranthes eatonii, Spiranthes eamesii, Spiranthes sylvatica, Spiranthes sunii, Spiranthes stellata, Spiranthes heteroaustralis,

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-375002: Based on the initial data import
David Edward Boufford (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boufford' in the authors string.
Wen Heng Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wen H.Zhang' in the authors string.