Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
perrieri
ID:
1412749

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) V.Merckx & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 04:55. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425214

Common Names

  • Sciaphila perrieri
  • Perrieri Sciaphila
  • Perrieri Plant

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Description

Sciaphila perrieri (also called Perrier's Sciaphila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, terrestrial orchid, with a maximum height of 15 cm. It is native to the island of Madagascar, and is found in moist, shady forests, at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Sciaphila perrieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sciaphila perrieri is yellow in colour and has five petals. The seed is oval and brown in colour. The seedlings are short with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciaphila perrieri is a small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is usually found in lowland rainforest and is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Sciaphila perrieri

Sciaphila perrieri is found in Madagascar.

Sciaphila perrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciaphila perrieri?

Sciaphila perrieri

What is the common name of Sciaphila perrieri?

Perrier's Sciaphila

What is the natural habitat of Sciaphila perrieri?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
V.S.F.T. Merckx: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Merckx' in the authors string.