Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
odoratissima
ID:
1133881

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
tro

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 1823: 130 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133219



Common Names

  • Spiranthera odoratissima
  • Odoratissima Spiranthera
  • Odoratissima-leaved Spiranthera


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Description

Spiranthera odoratissima (also called fragrant spiranthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Spiranthera odoratissima is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an antiseptic and as a diuretic. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spiranthera odoratissima is a small, white bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Spiranthera odoratissima

Spiranthera odoratissima is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

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