Status:
valid
Authors:
Lammers
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 50(2): 236. 1998
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818751
Common Names
- Ayers' Mountain-Heliotrope
- Ayers' Mountain-Lobelia
- Ayers' Mountain-Syringa
Description
Siphocampylus ayersiae (also called Ayers' Siphocampylus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has ovate-lanceolate leaves. It has fragrant, white flowers that bloom in April and May. It is found in humid forests and along rivers in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Siphocampylus ayersiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Siphocampylus ayersiae is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siphocampylus ayersiae is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining potting mix, and watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Siphocampylus ayersiae
Siphocampylus ayersiae can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Siphocampylus ayersiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siphocampylus ayersiae?
Siphocampylus ayersiae
What is the common name of Siphocampylus ayersiae?
Ayers' Siphocampylus
What is the natural habitat of Siphocampylus ayersiae?
Siphocampylus ayersiae is native to Central and South America
Species in the Siphocampylus genus
Siphocampylus yumuriensis,
Siphocampylus platysiphon,
Siphocampylus asplundii,
Siphocampylus splendens,
Siphocampylus oscitans,
Siphocampylus yerbalensis,
Siphocampylus scandens,
Siphocampylus longior,
Siphocampylus plegmatocaulis,
Siphocampylus praevaricator,
Siphocampylus adhaerens,
Siphocampylus ambivalens,
Siphocampylus ayersiae,
Siphocampylus sanchezii,
Siphocampylus fallax,
Siphocampylus rictus,
Siphocampylus smilax,
Siphocampylus angustiflorus,
Siphocampylus amoenus,
Siphocampylus amalfiensis,
Siphocampylus albus,
Siphocampylus apricus,
Siphocampylus arachnes,
Siphocampylus funiculosus,
Siphocampylus furax,
Siphocampylus giganteus,
Siphocampylus glaber,
Siphocampylus glareosus,
Siphocampylus albiguttur,
Siphocampylus bogotensis,
Siphocampylus williamsii,
Siphocampylus biserratus,
Siphocampylus bilabiatus,
Siphocampylus bichromatus,
Siphocampylus betulifolius,
Siphocampylus antioquianus,
Siphocampylus benthamianus,
Siphocampylus baracoensis,
Siphocampylus avicularis,
Siphocampylus aurocinctus,
Siphocampylus aureus,
Siphocampylus attenuatus,
Siphocampylus argutus,
Siphocampylus argentinus,
Siphocampylus isochilus,
Siphocampylus jelskii,
Siphocampylus keissleri,
Siphocampylus krauseanus,
Siphocampylus affinis,
Siphocampylus goebelii,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,