Sievekingia herklotziana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herklotziana
ID:
311721
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jenny
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 37: 75 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311053
Common Names
- Sievekingia herklotziana
- Herklotz's Sievekingia
- Herklotz Sievekingia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sievekingia herklotziana (also called Herklotz'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 herklotziana is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Ecuador and Peru. Non-medical uses of this plant include its use as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sievekingia herklotziana are white or pink and have five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sievekingia herklotziana 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 herklotziana
Sievekingia herklotziana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Sievekingia herklotziana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sievekingia herklotziana?
Sievekingia herklotziana
What is the common name of Sievekingia herklotziana?
Herklotz's Sievekingia
What is the natural habitat of Sievekingia herklotziana?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-192206: Based on the initial data import
Rudolph Jenny (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jenny' in the authors string.