Status:
valid
Authors:
Kochummen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 5: 83 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439084
Common Names
- Santiria Impressinervis
- Impressively-nerved Santiria
- Impressively-nerved Santiria
Description
Santiria impressinervis (also called Impressed-veined Santiria, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Santiriaceae family. It has white flowers and is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical forests and wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Santiria impressinervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is known to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Santiria impressinervis is a small, white bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Santiria impressinervis is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid conditions and partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, and rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Santiria impressinervis
Santiria impressinervis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Santiria impressinervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santiria impressinervis?
Santiria impressinervis
What is the common name of Santiria impressinervis?
Impressed-veined Santiria
What is the natural habitat of Santiria impressinervis?
Tropical forests
Species in the Santiria genus
Santiria laevigata,
Santiria megaphylla,
Santiria grandiflora,
Santiria trimera,
Santiria griffithii,
Santiria havilandii,
Santiria impressinervis,
Santiria kalkmaniana,
Santiria mollis,
Santiria sarawakana,
Santiria rubiginosa,
Santiria oblongifolia,
Santiria nigricans,
Santiria ridleyi,
Santiria dacryodifolia,
Santiria apiculata,
Santiria conferta,
Santiria tomentosa,
Species in the Burseraceae family
Ambilobea madagascariensis,
Aucoumea klaineana,
Beiselia mexicana,
Boswellia globosa,
Boswellia ameero,
Boswellia bullata,
Boswellia carteri,
Boswellia dalzielii,
Boswellia dioscoridis,
Boswellia elongata,
Boswellia frereana,
Boswellia microphylla,
Boswellia nana,
Boswellia neglecta,
Boswellia ogadensis,
Boswellia ovalifoliolata,
Boswellia papyrifera,
Boswellia pirottae,
Boswellia popoviana,
Boswellia rivae,
Boswellia sacra,
Boswellia serrata,
Boswellia socotrana,
Bursera roseana,
Bursera silviae,
Bursera toledoana,
Bursera altijuga,
Bursera amplifolia,
Bursera angustata,
Bursera aptera,
Bursera arida,
Bursera ariensis,
Bursera aromatica,
Bursera aspleniifolia,
Bursera attenuata,
Bursera bicolor,
Bursera biflora,
Bursera bipinnata,
Bursera bolivarii,
Bursera bonetii,
Bursera brunea,
Bursera cerasifolia,
Bursera chemapodicta,
Bursera cinerea,
Bursera citronella,
Bursera collina,
Bursera confusa,
Bursera copallifera,
Bursera coyucensis,
Bursera crenata,