Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
colorata
ID:
311812

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 13: 3 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311144

Common Names

  • Silvorchis colorata
  • Coloured Silvorchis
  • Colorata Silvorchis

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Description

Silvorchis colorata (also called Silvorchis colorata, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and heathland areas. It has small, oval leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Silvorchis colorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Silvorchis colorata are white or pink and have five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silvorchis colorata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Silvorchis colorata

Silvorchis colorata is native to Brazil and can be found in open woodlands and savannas.

Silvorchis colorata FAQ

What is the common name of Silvorchis colorata?

Colored Silvorchis

What is the natural habitat of Silvorchis colorata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the scientific name of Silvorchis colorata?

Silvorchis colorata

Species in the Silvorchis genus

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,

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