Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bidwillii
ID:
837535

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.R.Bean) Peter G.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 20: 314 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836870

Common Names

  • Sannantha bidwillii
  • Bidwillii Sannantha
  • Sannantha Bidwillii

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Description

Sannantha bidwillii (also called Sannantha bidwillii, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sannantha bidwillii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sannantha bidwillii is small and white, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sannantha bidwillii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood tips and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Once established, Sannantha bidwillii should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Sannantha bidwillii

Sannantha bidwillii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Sannantha bidwillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sannantha bidwillii?

Sannantha bidwillii

What is the common name of Sannantha bidwillii?

Bidwill's Sannantha

What is the natural habitat of Sannantha bidwillii?

Tropical and subtropical forests of India

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-374164: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.
Peter Gordon Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter G.Wilson' in the authors string.