Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
betung-kerihunensis
ID:
1325774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tsukaya & H.Okada

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 600 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338228

Common Names

  • Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis
  • Betung-Kerihunensis Sciaphila
  • Betung-Kerihunensis Star Orchid

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Description

Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis (also called Betung-Kerihun Sciaphila, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Indonesia. It grows in moist, shady soils in open woodlands and disturbed areas. It has long, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis has white flowers, and the seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have small, grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis is a tropical orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done during repotting and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis

Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis is native to Indonesia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis?

Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis

What is the common name of Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis?

Betung-Kerihun Sciaphila

What is the natural habitat of Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Sciaphila genus

Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis, Sciaphila barbata, Sciaphila thomassetii,

Species in the Triuridaceae family

Kihansia lovettii, Kihansia jengiensis, Kupea martinetugei, Kupea jonii, Lacandonia schismatica, Lacandonia brasiliana, Peltophyllum caudatum, Peltophyllum luteum, Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis,

References

Hiroshi Okada (1963-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Okada' in the authors string.
Hirokazu Tsukaya (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsukaya' in the authors string.