Simira walteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Silva Neto & Callado
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 387 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914501
Common Names
- Simira walteri
- Walteri Simira
- Walteri Simira Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Simira walteri (also called Simira, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a single flower that grows on trees in humid forests. The flower is white with a yellow lip and has a faint sweet scent.
Uses & Benefits
Simira walteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Simira walteri has white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Simira walteri is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-10.
Where to Find Simira walteri
Simira walteri is native to Madagascar. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Simira walteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Simira walteri?
Simira walteri
What type of plant is Simira walteri?
A shrub
Where does Simira walteri grow?
In tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Simira genus
Simira aristeguietae, Simira cesariana, Simira cordifolia, Simira corumbensis, Simira ecuadorensis, Simira eliezeriana, Simira erythroxylon, Simira fragrans, Simira gardneriana, Simira goudotii, Simira grazielae, Simira hadrantha, Simira hatschbachiorum, Simira hexandra, Simira hirsuta, Simira ignicola, Simira klugei, Simira lezamae, Simira longifolia, Simira macrocrater, Simira maxonii, Simira mexicana, Simira mollis, Simira paraensis, Simira paraguayensis, Simira pikia, Simira pilosa, Simira rhodoclada, Simira rubescens, Simira rubra, Simira salvadorensis, Simira sampaioana, Simira standleyi, Simira tinctoria, Simira williamsii, Simira wurdackii, Simira walteri, Simira panamensis, Simira podocarpa, Simira colorata, Simira robusta, Simira alba,
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-459484: Based on the initial data import
Sebastião José da Silva Neto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Silva Neto' in the authors string.
Cátia Henriques Callado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callado' in the authors string.