Sipanea saxicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.H.Kirkbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 49(3): 362. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311275
Common Names
- Sipanea saxicola
- Saxicola Sipanea
- Saxicola Sipanea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sipanea saxicola (also called Rock Heath, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, and is found in montane forests and grasslands. It has small, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sipanea saxicola is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has bright pink flowers and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sipanea saxicola has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sipanea saxicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location to ensure successful cultivation.
Where to Find Sipanea saxicola
Sipanea saxicola can be found in Colombia.
Sipanea saxicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sipanea saxicola?
Sipanea saxicola
What is the common name of Sipanea saxicola?
Chinese yam
What is the natural habitat of Sipanea saxicola?
It is found in forests, thickets, and grasslands in China, Japan, and Korea.
Species in the Sipanea genus
Sipanea ayangannensis, Sipanea biflora, Sipanea carrenoi, Sipanea cowanii, Sipanea galioides, Sipanea glaberrima, Sipanea glabrata, Sipanea gleasonii, Sipanea glomerata, Sipanea hispida, Sipanea hispida, Sipanea micrantha, Sipanea ovalifolia, Sipanea prancei, Sipanea pratensis, Sipanea saxicola, Sipanea setacea, Sipanea stahelii, Sipanea veris, Sipanea wilson-brownei,
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-192432: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Harold Kirkbride (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Kirkbr.' in the authors string.