Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
mpassa
ID:
1320946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonké & Robbr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 169: 540 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333400

Common Names

  • Sericanthe
  • Mpassa Daisy
  • African Daisy

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Description

Sericanthe mpassa (also called 'Mpassa'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 mpassa 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

Sericanthe mpassa has a white flower with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sericanthe mpassa 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 mpassa

Sericanthe mpassa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa.

Sericanthe mpassa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sericanthe mpassa?

Sericanthe mpassa

What is the common name of Sericanthe mpassa?

Sericanthe Mpassa

What is the natural habitat of Sericanthe mpassa?

Tropical rainforests

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.