Summerhayesia zambesiaca - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zambesiaca
ID:
318253
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Cribb
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 185 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317585
Common Names
- Summerhayesia zambesiaca
- Zambesiaca Summerhayesia
- Zambesian Summerhayesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Summerhayesia zambesiaca (also called Zambesian Summerhayesia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has leathery leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Summerhayesia zambesiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Summerhayesia zambesiaca has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.
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Summerhayesia zambesiaca can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a potting mix of peat moss and perlite. Division should be done in the spring or summer. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in its own pot. The potting mix should be a combination of peat moss and perlite.
Where to Find Summerhayesia zambesiaca
Summerhayesia zambesiaca can be found in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
Summerhayesia zambesiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Summerhayesia zambesiaca?
Summerhayesia zambesiaca
What type of plant is Summerhayesia zambesiaca?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Summerhayesia zambesiaca found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Species in the Summerhayesia 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-198537: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.