Status:
valid
Authors:
C.F.Hall & F.Barros
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 33: 729 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345538
Common Names
- Koellensteinia dasilvae
- Dasilvae Koellensteinia
- Koellensteinia
Description
Koellensteinia dasilvae (also called Dasilva's Koellensteinia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub with a creeping rhizome and small, oblong-elliptic leaves. It is native to India, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Koellensteinia dasilvae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Koellensteinia dasilvae has white or yellowish-white flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are about 5 cm in diameter.
Cultivation and Propagation
Koellensteinia dasilvae can be propagated through division of the clumps of the plant. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in an area that receives bright, indirect sunlight. It is also drought tolerant and can survive in temperatures as low as -15°C.
Where to Find Koellensteinia dasilvae
Koellensteinia dasilvae can be found in the mountains of China.
Koellensteinia dasilvae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koellensteinia dasilvae?
Koellensteinia dasilvae
What type of plant is Koellensteinia dasilvae?
Orchid
Where is Koellensteinia dasilvae found?
Brazil
Species in the Koellensteinia genus
Koellensteinia abaetana,
Koellensteinia altissima,
Koellensteinia carraoensis,
Koellensteinia eburnea,
Koellensteinia florida,
Koellensteinia graminea,
Koellensteinia hyacinthoides,
Koellensteinia ionoptera,
Koellensteinia kellneriana,
Koellensteinia lilijae,
Koellensteinia spiralis,
Koellensteinia tricolor,
Koellensteinia dasilvae,
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,