Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chanii
ID:
510841

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Wood & R.Rice

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 111(1254, Suppl.): 346 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510173

Common Names

  • Renanthera chanii
  • Chanii Renanthera
  • Chani's Renanthera

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Description

Renanthera chanii (also called Chani's Renanthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid, tropical forests. It has small, white flowers and dark green foliage.

Uses & Benefits

Renanthera chanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Renanthera chanii has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renanthera chanii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept moist during the growing season. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Renanthera chanii

Renanthera chanii is native to India.

Renanthera chanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renanthera chanii?

Renanthera chanii

What is the common name of Renanthera chanii?

Chanii

Where is Renanthera chanii found?

India

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-260849: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Rod Rice (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rice' in the authors string.