Sannantha cunninghamii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schauer) Peter G.Wilson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 20: 315 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836853
Common Names
- Sannantha cunninghamii
- Cunninghamii Sannantha
- Cunningham's Sannantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sannantha cunninghamii (also called Cunningham's Sannantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It grows in montane forests at elevations of 1,500-2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Sannantha cunninghamii 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 cunninghamii is small, white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown and has a smooth surface. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sannantha cunninghamii 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 cunninghamii should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Sannantha cunninghamii
Sannantha cunninghamii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Sannantha cunninghamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sannantha cunninghamii?
Sannantha cunninghamii
What is the common name of Sannantha cunninghamii?
Cunningham's Sannantha
What is the natural habitat of Sannantha cunninghamii?
Tropical and subtropical forests of India
Species in the Sannantha genus
Sannantha tozerensis, Sannantha cunninghamii, Sannantha leratii, Sannantha virgata, Sannantha similis, Sannantha procera, Sannantha pluriflora, Sannantha pinifolia, Sannantha papillosa, Sannantha crenulata, Sannantha crassa, Sannantha collina, Sannantha brachypoda, Sannantha bidwillii, Sannantha angusta, Sannantha whitei,
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-374149: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' in the authors string.
Peter Gordon Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter G.Wilson' in the authors string.