Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
renteriae
ID:
233284

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 99 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232615



Common Names

  • Renter's Macropharynx
  • Renter's Flamingo Flower
  • Renter's Tail Flower


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Description

Macropharynx renteriae (also called Renter's Macropharynx, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome and long, thin, erect stems. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Macropharynx renteriae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macropharynx renteriae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macropharynx renteriae is a species of orchid native to India and Bangladesh. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,200 m. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a mix of peat and perlite and kept moist and warm. The plants should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Macropharynx renteriae

Macropharynx renteriae can be found in Central and South America.

Macropharynx renteriae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropharynx renteriae?

Macropharynx renteriae

What is the family of Macropharynx renteriae?

Araliaceae

What is the common name of Macropharynx renteriae?

Renter's Macropharynx

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-117085: Based on the initial data import
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.