Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
sericeum
ID:
980113

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Briq.) A.J.Paton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 332 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979451

Common Names

  • Haumaniastrum sericeum
  • Sericeum Haumaniastrum
  • Haumaniastrum

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Description

Haumaniastrum sericeum (also called Silky Leather Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species that is native to tropical Africa. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Haumaniastrum sericeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Haumaniastrum sericeum are white or yellowish-white, and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds of this plant are small, dark brown, and have a hard, smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haumaniastrum sericeum is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Haumaniastrum sericeum

Haumaniastrum sericeum is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida.

Species in the Haumaniastrum genus

Haumaniastrum alboviride, Haumaniastrum bianense, Haumaniastrum buettneri, Haumaniastrum coeruleum, Haumaniastrum chartaceum, Haumaniastrum cordigerum, Haumaniastrum coriaceum, Haumaniastrum cubanquense, Haumaniastrum dissitifolium, Haumaniastrum glabrifolium, Haumaniastrum graminifolium, Haumaniastrum kaessneri, Haumaniastrum katangense, Haumaniastrum lantanoides, Haumaniastrum linearifolium, Haumaniastrum membranaceum, Haumaniastrum minor, Haumaniastrum morumbense, Haumaniastrum paniculatum, Haumaniastrum polyneurum, Haumaniastrum praealtum, Haumaniastrum robertii, Haumaniastrum rosulatum, Haumaniastrum rupestre, Haumaniastrum semilignosum, Haumaniastrum sericeum, Haumaniastrum speciosum, Haumaniastrum stanneum, Haumaniastrum suberosum, Haumaniastrum timpermanii, Haumaniastrum triramosum, Haumaniastrum uniflorum, Haumaniastrum vandenbrandei, Haumaniastrum venosum, Haumaniastrum villosum,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-96383: Based on the initial data import
John Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.
Alan James Paton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Paton' in the authors string.