Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
affine
ID:
304546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 20: 293 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303878



Common Names

  • Sarcosperma affine
  • Affine Sarcosperma
  • Affine


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Description

Sarcosperma affine (also called Affine Sarcosperma, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a small shrub with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia and New Guinea, and is found in a variety of habitats, from dry to wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcosperma affine is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sarcosperma affine is yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcosperma affine is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It prefers a well-draining medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Sarcosperma affine

Sarcosperma affine can be found in the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Sarcosperma affine FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcosperma affine?

Sarcosperma affine

What is the common name of Sarcosperma affine?

Affine Sarcosperma

What is the natural habitat of Sarcosperma affine?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

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