Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 199 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303129
Common Names
- Curvata Sarcanthopsis
- Sarcanthopsis Curvata
- Curved Sarcanthopsis
Synonyms
- Vandopsis curvata J.J.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Sarcanthopsis curvata (also called Curved Sarcanthopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcanthopsis curvata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarcanthopsis curvata has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds that are dispersed by the wind. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarcanthopsis curvata is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Sarcanthopsis curvata
Sarcanthopsis curvata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Sarcanthopsis curvata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcanthopsis curvata?
Sarcanthopsis curvata
What is the common name of Sarcanthopsis curvata?
Curved Sarcanthopsis
Where is Sarcanthopsis curvata found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
Species in the Sarcanthopsis genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,