Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
symoensiana
ID:
559638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski & Mielcarek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 53: 380 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558970

Common Names

  • Bampsia symoensiana
  • Symoensiana Bampsia
  • Symoensiana Orchid

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Description

Bampsia symoensiana (also called 'Symoens Orchid', among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid species with a single, thin, wiry stem and several small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Bampsia symoensiana is used for its medicinal properties and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Bampsia symoensiana is white and tubular with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin and have a white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bampsia symoensiana can be propagated by seed or by division. It should be grown in a well-draining soil in partial to full shade. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Bampsia symoensiana

Bampsia symoensiana can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Bampsia symoensiana FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Bampsia symoensiana?

Bampsia symoensiana prefers temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil is best for Bampsia symoensiana?

Bampsia symoensiana prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix with plenty of organic material.

How much light does Bampsia symoensiana need?

Bampsia symoensiana needs bright, indirect light.

Species in the Bampsia genus

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.
R. Mielcarek: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mielcarek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901558-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].