Sericanthe lowryana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lowryana
ID:
1320945
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sonké & Robbr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 169: 538 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333399
Common Names
- Sericanthe
- Lowry's Daisy
- African Daisy
Searching for Sericanthe lowryana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sericanthe lowryana (also called 'Lowry's Sericanthe', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has long, slender stems and small, colorful flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sericanthe lowryana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sericanthe lowryana is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.
Searching for Sericanthe lowryana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sericanthe lowryana is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by stem cuttings. Take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Sericanthe lowryana
Sericanthe lowryana can be found in tropical areas of Africa, from Gabon to Tanzania.
Sericanthe lowryana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sericanthe lowryana?
Sericanthe lowryana
What is the common name of Sericanthe lowryana?
Sericanthe Lowryana
What is the natural habitat of Sericanthe lowryana?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Sericanthe genus
Sericanthe adamii, Sericanthe andongensis, Sericanthe auriculata, Sericanthe burundensis, Sericanthe chevalieri, Sericanthe halleana, Sericanthe jacfelicis, Sericanthe leonardii, Sericanthe odoratissima, Sericanthe pellegrinii, Sericanthe petitii, Sericanthe raynaliorum, Sericanthe roseoides, Sericanthe suffruticosa, Sericanthe testui, Sericanthe toupetou, Sericanthe trilocularis, Sericanthe gabonensis, Sericanthe lowryana, Sericanthe mpassa, Sericanthe rabia, Sericanthe chimanimaniensis,
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
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.
Bonaventure Sonké (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonké' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120443-1: Based on the initial data import