Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
armitii
ID:
300247

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Dockrill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Australas. Sarcanthinae : 30 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299579

Common Names

  • Saccolabiopsis armitii
  • Armit's Saccolabiopsis
  • Armit Saccolabiopsis

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Synonyms

  • Saccolabium armitii (F.Muell.) Rupp [unknown]
  • Saccolabium orbiculare (Rupp) Rupp [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus armitii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma armitii (F.Muell.) F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma nugentii F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma orbiculare Rupp [unknown]

Description

Saccolabiopsis armitii (also called Armit's Saccolabiopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in rainforests, montane forests, and cloud forests, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, oval leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Saccolabiopsis armitii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saccolabiopsis armitii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saccolabiopsis armitii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Saccolabiopsis armitii

Saccolabiopsis armitii is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Saccolabiopsis armitii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saccolabiopsis armitii?

Saccolabiopsis armitii

What is the common name of Saccolabiopsis armitii?

Armit's Saccolabiopsis

What is the natural habitat of Saccolabiopsis armitii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America

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-181314: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Alick William Dockrill (1915-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dockrill' in the authors string.