Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(1): 25 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525059
Common Names
- Saxofridericia Compressa
- Saxofridericia Compressa Plant
- Saxofridericia Compressa Tree
Description
Saxofridericia compressa (also called Compressed Saxofridericia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 15 cm in height and has a stem diameter of up to 1 cm. It is found in lowland and montane rainforest, wooded grassland, and riverine forest.
Uses & Benefits
Saxofridericia compressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saxofridericia compressa is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saxofridericia compressa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Saxofridericia compressa
Saxofridericia compressa is native to the Mediterranean region, from the Pyrenees to the Balkans and eastward to the Caucasus.
Saxofridericia compressa FAQ
What is the common name of Saxofridericia compressa?
Compressed Saxofridericia
What is the natural habitat of Saxofridericia compressa?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the average height of Saxofridericia compressa?
Up to 10 m
Species in the Rapateaceae family
Amphiphyllum rigidum,
Cephalostemon affinis,
Cephalostemon angustatus,
Cephalostemon gracilis,
Cephalostemon microglochin,
Cephalostemon riedelianus,
Duckea cyperaceoidea,
Duckea flava,
Duckea junciformis,
Duckea squarrosa,
Epidryos allenii,
Epidryos guayanensis,
Epidryos micrantherus,
Epidryos matheusii,
Guacamaya superba,
Kunhardtia radiata,
Kunhardtia rhodantha,
Marahuacaea schomburgkii,
Maschalocephalus dinklagei,
Monotrema aemulans,
Monotrema affine,
Monotrema arthrophyllum,
Monotrema bracteatum,
Monotrema xyridoides,
Phelpsiella ptericaulis,
Potarophytum riparium,
Rapatea angustifolia,
Rapatea aracamuniana,
Rapatea chimantensis,
Rapatea circasiana,
Rapatea elongata,
Rapatea fanshawei,
Rapatea linearis,
Rapatea longipes,
Rapatea membranacea,
Rapatea muaju,
Rapatea paludosa,
Rapatea pycnocephala,
Rapatea rugulosa,
Rapatea saulensis,
Rapatea scabra,
Rapatea spectabilis,
Rapatea spruceana,
Rapatea steyermarkii,
Rapatea ulei,
Rapatea undulata,
Rapatea xiphoides,
Rapatea yapacana,
Saxofridericia aculeata,
Saxofridericia compressa,