Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
longiflora
ID:
922488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zappi & C.T.Oliveira

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 143 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921823

Common Names

  • Kerianthera longiflora
  • Longiflora Kerianthera
  • Longiflora Kerianthera Orchid

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Description

Kerianthera longiflora (also called 'Long-flowered Kerianthera' and 'Long-flowered Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in the tropical forests of the region. It grows to a height of 10-20cm and has white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Kerianthera longiflora is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kerianthera longiflora has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, oblong and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kerianthera longiflora is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Kerianthera longiflora

Kerianthera longiflora is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Species in the Kerianthera genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467444: Based on the initial data import
Daniela Cristina Zappi (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zappi' in the authors string.
Caetano Troncoso Oliveira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Oliveira' in the authors string.