Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 10: 636 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333865
Common Names
- Warczewiczella candida
- Candida Warczewiczella
- White Warczewiczella
Synonyms
- Huntleya candida hort. ex Walp. [unknown]
- Huntleya radicans Hort.Hamb. ex Linden [unknown]
- Warrea candida Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]
- Zygopetalum candidum Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Cochleanthes candida (Lindl.) R.E.Schult. & Garay [unknown]
Description
Warczewiczella candida (also called White Warczewiczella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Warczewiczella candida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Warczewiczella candida has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Warczewiczella candida is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Warczewiczella candida
Warczewiczella candida is native to Central and South America.
Warczewiczella candida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Warczewiczella candida?
Warczewiczella candida
What is the family of Warczewiczella candida?
Arecaceae
What is the common name of Warczewiczella candida?
White Palm
Species in the Warczewiczella genus
Warczewiczella amazonica,
Warczewiczella candida,
Warczewiczella discolor,
Warczewiczella ionoleuca,
Warczewiczella lipscombiae,
Warczewiczella marginata,
Warczewiczella wailesiana,
Warczewiczella guianensis,
Warczewiczella lobata,
Warczewiczella palatina,
Warczewiczella timbiensis,
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,