Satyria allenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 28: 451 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499525
Common Names
- Satyria Allenii
- Allen's Myrtle
- Allen's Lemon Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Satyria allenii (also called Allen's Satyria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Satyria allenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Satyria allenii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Satyria allenii is a small shrub that grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Satyria allenii
Satyria allenii can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
Satyria allenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Satyria allenii?
Satyria allenii
What is the common name of Satyria allenii?
Allen's Satyria
What is the natural habitat of Satyria allenii?
Cool temperate rainforest
Species in the Satyria genus
Satyria allenii, Satyria arborea, Satyria boliviana, Satyria bracteolosa, Satyria breviflora, Satyria carnosiflora, Satyria cerander, Satyria chlorantha, Satyria dolichantha, Satyria elongata, Satyria grandifolia, Satyria latifolia, Satyria leptantha, Satyria leucostoma, Satyria meiantha, Satyria minutiflora, Satyria neglecta, Satyria nitida, Satyria panamensis, Satyria panurensis, Satyria pilosa, Satyria polyantha, Satyria toroi, Satyria ulei, Satyria vargasii, Satyria ventricosa, Satyria warszewiczii,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.
Robert Walter Schery (1917-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schery' in the authors string.