Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hajekii
ID:
792365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.E.Benn. & Christenson) Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 9: 527 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791698

Common Names

  • Hajekii Benzingia
  • Hajekii Star-Vine
  • Hajekii Star Vine

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Description

Benzingia hajekii (also called Hajekii Benzingia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Benzingia hajekii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to make hedges and windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Benzingia hajekii is a white to pinkish-purple, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Benzingia hajekii is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and the cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Benzingia hajekii

Benzingia hajekii is native to the cloud forests of Ecuador.

Benzingia hajekii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Benzingia hajekii?

Benzingia hajekii

What is the common name of Benzingia hajekii?

Hajekii

What is the natural habitat of Benzingia hajekii?

Tropical forests and woodlands

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-330262: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
David E. Bennett (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Benn.' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.