Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
secundiflora
ID:
740755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 7: 10 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740088

Common Names

  • Secondary-flowered Sciaphila
  • Sciaphila secundiflora
  • Secundiflora Sciaphila

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Synonyms

  • Sciaphila major Becc. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila macra K.Schum. & Schltr. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila papuana Becc. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila monticola K.Schum. & Schltr. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila pilulifera Schltr. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila inornata Petch [unknown]
  • Sciaphila maboroensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila versteegiana Went [unknown]
  • Sciaphila werneri Schltr. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila sumatrana Becc. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila asterias Ridl. [unknown]
  • Sciaphila brachystyla Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Sciaphila secundiflora (also called One-sided Umbrella-lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It has white flowers and narrow, strap-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sciaphila secundiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower that blooms in the summer and is a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sciaphila secundiflora is a small white flower with six petals. The seed is an oval-shaped capsule containing two seeds. The seedlings are small, with two seed leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciaphila secundiflora is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or offsets. It is a short-lived plant and will need to be replaced every few years.

Where to Find Sciaphila secundiflora

Sciaphila secundiflora is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang.

Sciaphila secundiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciaphila secundiflora?

Sciaphila secundiflora

What is the common name of Sciaphila secundiflora?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Sciaphila secundiflora?

It is found in 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-288192: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.