Soterosanthus shepheardii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shepheardii
ID:
312607
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolfe) Jenny
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 37: 74 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311939
Common Names
- Soterosanthus shepheardii
- Shepheard's Soterosanthus
- Shepheard's-Flower Soterosanthus
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- Sievekingia shepheardii Rolfe [unknown]
Description
Soterosanthus shepheardii (also called 'Shepheard's Soterosanthus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Soterosanthus shepheardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Soterosanthus shepheardii has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have ovate leaves and a creeping habit.
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Soterosanthus shepheardii is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Soterosanthus shepheardii
Soterosanthus shepheardii can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Soterosanthus shepheardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Soterosanthus shepheardii?
Soterosanthus shepheardii
What type of plant is Soterosanthus shepheardii?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae.
Where is Soterosanthus shepheardii native to?
It is native to Ecuador.
Species in the Soterosanthus genus
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-193094: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Rudolph Jenny (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jenny' in the authors string.