Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
streptostachys
ID:
313834

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Fuller & Dowe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Palms 43: 10 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313166

Common Names

  • Streptostachys Balaka
  • Streptostachys Balaka
  • Streptostachys Balaka

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Description

Balaka streptostachys (also called 'Clustered Balaka', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean Islands. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Balaka streptostachys is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Balaka streptostachys is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balaka streptostachys is a terrestrial orchid found in moist meadows and open woods. It is best propagated by division during the spring or fall. Plant divisions in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil moist. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Cut back the foliage after flowering.

Where to Find Balaka streptostachys

Balaka streptostachys is native to China and can be found in the province of Yunnan.

Balaka streptostachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Balaka streptostachys?

Balaka streptostachys

What is the family of Balaka streptostachys?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Balaka streptostachys?

Streptostachys

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

John Leslie Dowe (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dowe' in the authors string.
Dylan Fuller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fuller' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1006404-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.