Santiria sarawakana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarawakana
ID:
439758
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kochummen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 5: 91 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439090
Common Names
- Santiria Sarawakana
- Sarawak Santiria
- Sarawak Santiria
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Santiria sarawakana (also called Sarawak Santiria, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Santiriaceae family. It has white flowers and is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical forests and wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Santiria sarawakana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is known to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Santiria sarawakana is a small, white bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Santiria sarawakana can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Santiria sarawakana
Santiria sarawakana is native to the tropical rainforests of Borneo.
Santiria sarawakana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santiria sarawakana?
Santiria sarawakana
What is the family of Santiria sarawakana?
Gesneriaceae
What is the common name of Santiria sarawakana?
Sarawak Santiria
Species in the Santiria genus
Santiria laevigata, Santiria megaphylla, Santiria grandiflora, Santiria trimera, Santiria griffithii, Santiria havilandii, Santiria impressinervis, Santiria kalkmaniana, Santiria mollis, Santiria sarawakana, Santiria rubiginosa, Santiria oblongifolia, Santiria nigricans, Santiria ridleyi, Santiria dacryodifolia, Santiria apiculata, Santiria conferta, Santiria tomentosa,
Species in the Burseraceae family
Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,
References
Kizhakkedathu Mathai Kochummen (1931-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kochummen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:982224-1: Based on the initial data import