Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wightiana
ID:
1333275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Attigala, Kathr. & L.G.Clark

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 191 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345729

Common Names

  • Randia Brevituba
  • Hedysarum Gypsophilum
  • Tragopogon Maroofii

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Description

Kuruna wightiana (also called Wight's kuruna, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to India. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Kuruna wightiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kuruna wightiana has white and yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kuruna wightiana is a shrub native to India. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Kuruna wightiana

Kuruna wightiana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, including the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Lynn G. Clark (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Clark' in the authors string.
Lakshmi Attigala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attigala' in the authors string.
Hashendra-Suvini Kathriarachchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kathr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155087-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].