Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ayutlana
ID:
1330850

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) B.L.Turner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytologia Mem. 23a: 10 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343304

Common Names

  • Aldama ayutlana
  • Ayutlana Aldama
  • Aldama

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Description

Aldama ayutlana (also called Ayutla Aldama, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to Mexico, and is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Aldama ayutlana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aldama ayutlana has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aldama ayutlana is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Aldama ayutlana

Aldama ayutlana is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Aldama ayutlana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aldama ayutlana?

Aldama ayutlana

What is the common name of Aldama ayutlana?

Ayutla Aldama

What is the natural habitat of Aldama ayutlana?

It is native to Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Species in the Aldama genus

Aldama mesoamericana, Aldama dentata, Aldama arenaria, Aldama aspilioides, Aldama bakeriana, Aldama bracteata, Aldama filifolia, Aldama santacatarinensis, Aldama subtruncata, Aldama tenuifolia, Aldama trichophylla, Aldama veredensis, Aldama vernonioides, Aldama kunthiana, Aldama laxicymosa, Aldama meridionalis, Aldama oblongifolia, Aldama robusta, Aldama rubra, Aldama gardneri, Aldama goyasensis, Aldama goyazii, Aldama grandiflora, Aldama knobiana, Aldama discolor, Aldama adenotricha, Aldama amphichlora, Aldama anchusifolia, Aldama angustifolia, Aldama apiculata, Aldama atacamensis, Aldama australis, Aldama bishopii, Aldama brandegeei, Aldama buddlejiformis, Aldama brittonii, Aldama breviflosculosa, Aldama canescens, Aldama congesta, Aldama coraniana, Aldama cordifolia, Aldama cornifolia, Aldama densifolia, Aldama dilloniorum, Aldama ellenbergii, Aldama emaciata, Aldama ensifolia, Aldama excelsa, Aldama fabrisii, Aldama flava,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.