Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
304551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 536 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303883



Common Names

  • Sarcosperma griffithii
  • Griffithii Sarcosperma
  • Griffithii


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Description

Sarcosperma griffithii (also called Griffith's 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 griffithii is used as an ornamental plant and for traditional medicine. It is also used to make a tea to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcosperma griffithii has white flowers with five petals and a long, curved spur. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcosperma griffithii 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 griffithii

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

Sarcosperma griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcosperma griffithii?

Sarcosperma griffithii

What is the common name of Sarcosperma griffithii?

Griffith's Sarcosperma

What is the natural habitat of Sarcosperma griffithii?

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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