Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.O.Williams) Burns-Bal.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 40: 12 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317710
Common Names
- Svenkoeltzia congestiflora
- Congestiflora Svenkoeltzia
- Svenkoeltzia Congestiflora
Synonyms
- Schiedeella congestiflora (L.O.Williams) Burns-Bal. [unknown]
- Spiranthes congestiflora L.O.Williams [unknown]
- Svenkoeltzia pamelae Szlach., Rutk. & Mytnik [unknown]
- Funkiella congestiflora (L.O.Williams) Garay [unknown]
Description
Svenkoeltzia congestiflora (also called Congested-flowered Svenkoeltzia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has leathery leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Svenkoeltzia congestiflora is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Svenkoeltzia congestiflora has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seed pods contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Svenkoeltzia congestiflora is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.5 ft) in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Svenkoeltzia congestiflora
Svenkoeltzia congestiflora is found in Central and South America. It is found in moist forests and along streams.
Svenkoeltzia congestiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Svenkoeltzia congestiflora?
Svenkoeltzia congestiflora
What is the common name of Svenkoeltzia congestiflora?
Congested-flowered svenkoeltzia
What is the natural habitat of Svenkoeltzia congestiflora?
Moist forests, grasslands, and rocky areas
Species in the Svenkoeltzia genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
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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,