Status:
valid
Authors:
Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 13: 221 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311047
Common Names
- Sievekingia butcheri
- Butcher's Sievekingia
- Butcher Sievekingia
Description
Sievekingia butcheri (also called Butcher's Sievekingia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has small, white flowers. It is found in heathlands, woodlands and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sievekingia butcheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sievekingia butcheri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sievekingia butcheri is a small tree that grows up to 8m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have germinated. Once germinated, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Sievekingia butcheri
Sievekingia butcheri is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Sievekingia butcheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sievekingia butcheri?
Sievekingia butcheri
What is the common name of Sievekingia butcheri?
Butcher's Sievekingia
What is the natural habitat of Sievekingia butcheri?
Dry forests and scrublands
Species in the Sievekingia genus
Sievekingia butcheri,
Sievekingia colombiana,
Sievekingia cristata,
Sievekingia dunstervilleorum,
Sievekingia filifera,
Sievekingia fimbriata,
Sievekingia herklotziana,
Sievekingia hirtzii,
Sievekingia jenmanii,
Sievekingia peruviana,
Sievekingia reichenbachiana,
Sievekingia rhonhofiae,
Sievekingia suavis,
Sievekingia trollii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,