Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
1412002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke ex Donn.Sm.) M.Pell.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 89: 42. 2017 [26 Oct 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424467



Common Names

  • Elasis guatemalensis
  • Guatemalan Elasis
  • Guatemalan Bush


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Description

Elasis guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan Elasis, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a short, thin stem. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Elasis guatemalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elasis guatemalensis is yellow with a white centre and has a long, slender spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elasis guatemalensis is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil that is high in organic matter. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Elasis guatemalensis

Elasis guatemalensis is native to Guatemala and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Elasis guatemalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elasis guatemalensis?

Elasis guatemalensis

What is the natural habitat of Elasis guatemalensis?

Elasis guatemalensis is found in the humid forests of Guatemala.

What type of plant is Elasis guatemalensis?

Elasis guatemalensis is a species of shrub.

Species in the Elasis genus

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Marco Octávio de Oliveira Pellegrini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pell.' in the authors string.