Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
elata
ID:
344344

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Pereira & Leme) Leme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Canistropsis - Bromeliads Atlantic Forest : 51 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343676



Common Names

  • Canistropsis elata
  • Tall Canistropsis
  • Elata Canistropsis


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Synonyms

  • Nidularium microps elatum E.Pereira & Leme [valid]

Description

Canistropsis elata (also called the Tall Canistropsis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, leafy stem. It is native to Central and South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Canistropsis elata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can also be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canistropsis elata has small, white flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canistropsis elata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It can also be grown from divisions of the rootstock.

Where to Find Canistropsis elata

Canistropsis elata can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Canistropsis elata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canistropsis elata?

Canistropsis elata

What is the common name of Canistropsis elata?

Tall Canistropsis

What is the natural habitat of Canistropsis elata?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Edmundo Pereira (1914-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pereira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1016684-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].