Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 9: 140 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316766
Common Names
- Steudnera kerrii
- Kerrii Steudnera
- Steudnera Kerrii
Description
Steudnera kerrii (also called 'Kerri'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 kerrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Steudnera kerrii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Steudnera kerrii 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 kerrii
Steudnera kerrii is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan region.
Steudnera kerrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Steudnera kerrii?
Steudnera kerrii
What are the common names of Steudnera kerrii?
Kerry's False Palm
Where is Steudnera kerrii native to?
Southern China
Species in the Steudnera genus
Steudnera assamica,
Steudnera capitellata,
Steudnera colocasiifolia,
Steudnera colocasioides,
Steudnera discolor,
Steudnera gagei,
Steudnera griffithii,
Steudnera henryana,
Steudnera kerrii,
Steudnera griffithii,
Steudnera virosa,
Steudnera hoanglienica,
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,