Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
radiata
ID:
454339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire & Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 9: 267 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453671

Common Names

  • Kunhardtia radiata
  • Radiant Kunhardtia
  • Kunhardt's Radiant

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Description

Kunhardtia radiata (also called Radiate Kunhardtia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, and grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Kunhardtia radiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kunhardtia radiata has small, white flowers with five petals that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kunhardtia radiata is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil and should be kept in partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Kunhardtia radiata

Kunhardtia radiata can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Kunhardtia radiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kunhardtia radiata?

Kunhardtia radiata

What is the common name of Kunhardtia radiata?

Radiata Kunhardtia

Where is Kunhardtia radiata native to?

Jamaica

Species in the Kunhardtia genus

Species in the Rapateaceae family

Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,

References

Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715243-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.