Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pantherina
ID:
303799

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 199 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303131

Common Names

  • Pantherina Sarcanthopsis
  • Sarcanthopsis Pantherina
  • Pantherina Sarcanthopsis

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Synonyms

  • Vandopsis pantherina J.J.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Sarcanthopsis pantherina (also called Panther Sarcanthopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcanthopsis pantherina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcanthopsis pantherina has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds that are dispersed by the wind. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcanthopsis pantherina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting from the stem or root of the plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cutting to take root.

Where to Find Sarcanthopsis pantherina

Sarcanthopsis pantherina can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Sarcanthopsis pantherina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcanthopsis pantherina?

Sarcanthopsis pantherina

What is the common name of Sarcanthopsis pantherina?

Pantherina Sarcanthopsis

Where is Sarcanthopsis pantherina found?

It is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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

Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:656276-1: Based on the initial data import