Status:
valid
Authors:
(Summerh.) Bytebier
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(1): 12. 2017 [2018 publ. 16 Dec 2017] , as 'amaniense' [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425232
Common Names
- Sphyrarhynchus amaniense
- Amani Beakrush
- Amani Beaked Sedge
Description
Sphyrarhynchus amaniense (also called Amani Sphyrarhynchus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, terrestrial orchid, with a maximum height of 15 cm. It is native to the island of Madagascar, and is found in moist, shady forests, at elevations of up to 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Sphyrarhynchus amaniense is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphyrarhynchus amaniense has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphyrarhynchus amaniense is a small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is usually found in lowland rainforest and is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Sphyrarhynchus amaniense
Sphyrarhynchus amaniense can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Sphyrarhynchus amaniense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphyrarhynchus amaniense?
Sphyrarhynchus amaniense
What is the common name of Sphyrarhynchus amaniense?
Amani Sunbird
What is the natural habitat of Sphyrarhynchus amaniense?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Sphyrarhynchus 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,