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
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.
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,