Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
317432

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schott) Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 520 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316764

Common Names

  • Steudnera griffithii
  • Griffithii Steudnera
  • Steudnera Griffithii

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Description

Steudnera griffithii (also called 'Griffith's Steudnera', among many other common names) is a small shrub up to 1 m tall, native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Steudnera griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Steudnera griffithii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Steudnera griffithii is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Steudnera griffithii

Steudnera griffithii is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan region.

Steudnera griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steudnera griffithii?

Steudnera griffithii

What is the common name of Steudnera griffithii?

Griffithii

What is the habitat of Steudnera griffithii?

Steudnera griffithii is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89080-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.