Sannantha virgata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Peter G.Wilson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 20: 316 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836859
Common Names
- Sannantha virgata
- Virgata Sannantha
- Wand Sannantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sannantha virgata (also called Virgate 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 virgata 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 virgata 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 virgata 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 virgata should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Sannantha virgata
Sannantha virgata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Sannantha virgata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sannantha virgata?
Sannantha virgata
What is the common name of Sannantha virgata?
Virgate Sannantha
What is the natural habitat of Sannantha virgata?
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-374154: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.
Peter Gordon Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter G.Wilson' in the authors string.