Species:
jianfenglingensis
Status:
valid
Authors:
Han Xu, Y.D.Li & H.Q.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 154 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921029
Common Names
- Sciaphila jianfenglingensis
- Jianfenglingensis Sciaphila
- Jianfenglingensis Umbrella Plant
Description
Sciaphila jianfenglingensis (also called 'Jianfengling sciaphila', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Triuridaceae. It is found in the tropical rainforest of the Amazon basin in South America, and is a terrestrial orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and seasonally flooded forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sciaphila jianfenglingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sciaphila jianfenglingensis is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sciaphila jianfenglingensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sciaphila jianfenglingensis
Sciaphila jianfenglingensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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
Han Xu (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Han Xu' in the authors string.
Yi De Li (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.D.Li' in the authors string.