Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
butcheri
ID:
311715

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

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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.

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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 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,

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