Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
soniae
ID:
569696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halda, Malina & Panar.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
in Acta Mus. Richnov., Sect. Nat. 10(2): 150. 2003.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569028

Common Names

  • Borkersia soniae
  • Soniae Borkersia
  • Borkersia soniae

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Description

Borkersia soniae (also called Sonia's Borkersia, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant species of the family Hydrocharitaceae. It is native to South America and can be found in shallow, still water bodies. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Borkersia soniae is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Borkersia soniae are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borkersia soniae is a terrestrial orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be planted in a pot with a mix of orchid bark and perlite. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagation is done through division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Borkersia soniae

Borkersia soniae is native to tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Borkersia soniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borkersia soniae?

Borkersia soniae

What is the common name of Borkersia soniae?

Son's Borkersia

What is the natural habitat of Borkersia soniae?

Borkersia soniae is native to the western United States, from California to Washington.

Species in the Borkersia genus

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Josef Jakob Halda (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halda' in the authors string.
Paolo Panarotto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panar.' in the authors string.
Miroslav Malina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malina' in the authors string.