Satyria warszewiczii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch
Source:
cmp
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 22 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499638
Common Names
- Warszewiczii Satyria
- Warszewiczii Satyria Orchid
- Warszewiczii Satyria Orchid Tree
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- Riedelia clonantha (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
- Riedelia warszewiczii (Klotzsch) Kuntze [valid]
- Satyria clonantha Klotzsch [valid]
- Satyria ovata A.C.Sm. [valid]
Description
Satyria warszewiczii (also called Warszewicz's 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 warszewiczii 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 warszewiczii 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 warszewiczii 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 warszewiczii
Satyria warszewiczii can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
Satyria warszewiczii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Satyria warszewiczii?
Satyria warszewiczii
What is the family of Satyria warszewiczii?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Satyria warszewiczii?
Warszewicz's Satyria
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
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.