Satyria panurensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth. ex Meisn.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Nied.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 11: 249 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499634
Common Names
- Panure Satyria
- Panure Satyria Orchid
- Panure Satyria Orchid Tree
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- Orthaea panurensis Spruce ex Benth. & Hook.f. [valid]
- Thibaudia panurensis Benth. ex Meisn. [valid]
- Riedelia panurensis (Benth. ex Meisn.) Kuntze [valid]
- Satyria triloba A.C.Sm. [valid]
Description
Satyria panurensis (also called Panurensis Satyria, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a short stem and two to three leaves. The flowers are small and white, with a yellowish-green labellum. It is found in humid, shady habitats, usually on tree trunks or branches.
Uses & Benefits
Satyria panurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Satyria panurensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small, green and have a thin stem.
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Satyria panurensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Satyria panurensis
Satyria panurensis can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
Satyria panurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Satyria panurensis?
Satyria panurensis
What is the natural habitat of Satyria panurensis?
It is native to tropical rainforests in South America.
What is the size of Satyria panurensis?
It is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall.
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Franz Josef Niedenzu (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nied.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.