Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Wright ex Hassk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Commelin. Ind. : 61 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525043
Common Names
- Sauvallia blainii
- Blain's Sauvallia
- Blain's Rockrose
Synonyms
- Commelina blainii (C.Wright) Woodson [unknown]
- Sauvallea blainii C.Wright [unknown]
Description
Sauvallia blainii (also called Blain's Sauvallia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 15 cm in height and has a stem diameter of up to 1 cm. It is found in lowland and montane rainforest, wooded grassland, and riverine forest.
Uses & Benefits
Sauvallia blainii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sauvallia blainii has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sauvallia blainii is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 30 m. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Sauvallia blainii
Sauvallia blainii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from the Pyrenees to the Balkans and eastward to the Caucasus.
Sauvallia blainii FAQ
What is the common name of Sauvallia blainii?
Blain's Sauvallia
What is the natural habitat of Sauvallia blainii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the average height of Sauvallia blainii?
Up to 15 m
Species in the Sauvallia genus
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium,
Amischotolype glabrata,
Amischotolype gracilis,
Amischotolype griffithii,
Amischotolype hispida,
Amischotolype hookeri,
Amischotolype irritans,
Amischotolype laxiflora,
Amischotolype marginata,
Amischotolype mollissima,
Amischotolype monosperma,
Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza,
Amischotolype tenuis,
Amischotolype barbarossa,
Amischotolype divaricata,
Amischotolype dolichandra,
Amischotolype hirsuta,
Amischotolype leiocarpa,
Amischotolype lobata,
Amischotolype parvifructa,
Amischotolype pedicellata,
Amischotolype rostrata,
Amischotolype strigosa,
Amischotolype welzeniana,
Aneilema acuminatum,
Aneilema aequinoctiale,
Aneilema alatum,
Aneilema angolense,
Aneilema aparine,
Aneilema arenicola,
Aneilema benadirense,
Aneilema beniniense,
Aneilema biflorum,
Aneilema brasiliense,
Aneilema brenanianum,
Aneilema brunneospermum,
Aneilema calceolus,
Aneilema chrysopogon,
Aneilema clarkei,
Aneilema dispermum,
Aneilema dregeanum,
Aneilema forskaolii,
Aneilema gillettii,
Aneilema grandibracteolatum,
Aneilema hirtum,
Aneilema hockii,
Aneilema homblei,
Aneilema indehiscens,
Aneilema johnstonii,
Aneilema lamuense,