Species:
kilimandscharicum
Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Koek.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 242(1): 22 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344478
Common Names
- Seriphium
- Kilimandscharicum
- Kilimandscharicum Seriphium
Description
Seriphium kilimandscharicum (also called the Kilimanjaro Seriphium, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. The leaves are glossy green, and the flowers are white in color. It is found in open forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Seriphium kilimandscharicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Seriphium kilimandscharicum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Seriphium kilimandscharicum is a terrestrial orchid found in Africa. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mix of bark and perlite. Propagation is best done through division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination.
Where to Find Seriphium kilimandscharicum
Seriphium kilimandscharicum is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand and Malaysia.
Seriphium kilimandscharicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seriphium kilimandscharicum?
Seriphium kilimandscharicum
What is the common name of Seriphium kilimandscharicum?
Kilimandscharo Seriphium
What is the natural habitat of Seriphium kilimandscharicum?
Tropical and subtropical forests in Africa and Asia
Species in the Seriphium genus
Seriphium saxatilis,
Seriphium spirale,
Seriphium plumosum,
Seriphium incanum,
Seriphium passerinoides,
Seriphium cinereum,
Seriphium incanum,
Seriphium cryptophyllum,
Seriphium kilimandscharicum,
Seriphium pachycladum,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,
References
Marinda Koekemoer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koek.' in the authors string.