Serapicamptis traverseriana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
traverseriana
ID:
923186
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Baumann
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Orchidophile (Deuil-la-Barre) 190: 198 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922521
Common Names
- Serapicamptis traverseriana
- Traverseriana Serapicamptis
- Traverser's Serapicamptis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Serapicamptis traverseriana (also called Traverser's Serapicamptis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and grows in humid forests. It has glossy, green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Serapicamptis traverseriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Serapicamptis traverseriana is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Serapicamptis traverseriana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Serapicamptis traverseriana
Serapicamptis traverseriana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Serapicamptis genus
Serapicamptis forbesii, Serapicamptis anatolica, Serapicamptis barlae, Serapicamptis bevilacquae, Serapicamptis correvonii, Serapicamptis debeauxii, Serapicamptis ducoroniae, Serapicamptis garbariorum, Serapicamptis ligustica, Serapicamptis mutata, Serapicamptis myrtoa, Serapicamptis nelsoniana, Serapicamptis pisanensis, Serapicamptis rousii, Serapicamptis tommasinii, Serapicamptis triloba, Serapicamptis andaluciana, Serapicamptis capitata, Serapicamptis cytherea, Serapicamptis duffortii, Serapicamptis fontanae, Serapicamptis timbali, Serapicamptis sonii, Serapicamptis traverseriana,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468099: Based on the initial data import
Stephanie Baumann: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Baumann' in the authors string.