Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
vaniotii
ID:
940923

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Yun-Nan : 95 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940261



Common Names

  • Vaniotii Alchornea
  • Vaniotii Orchid
  • Vaniotii Fairy Orchid


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Description

Alchornea vaniotii (also called 'Vaniot's Alchornea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China, Japan, and the Philippines. It is found in rainforests, growing on trees or rocks. It has long, thin stems with many small, round leaves and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea vaniotii is used as an ornamental plant, for its beautiful flowers and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alchornea vaniotii is white or yellowish-green, with a lip that is yellowish-green and has a yellowish-green mid-lobe. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea vaniotii is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-drained soil. It requires bright light and moderate humidity. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Alchornea vaniotii

Alchornea vaniotii is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Alchornea genus

Alchornea brittonii, Alchornea websteri, Alchornea lojaensis, Alchornea acroneura, Alchornea acutifolia, Alchornea alnifolia, Alchornea anamariae, Alchornea androgyna, Alchornea annamica, Alchornea aquifolia, Alchornea bogotensis, Alchornea castaneifolia, Alchornea chiapasana, Alchornea coelophylla, Alchornea cordifolia, Alchornea costaricensis, Alchornea davidii, Alchornea discolor, Alchornea floribunda, Alchornea fluviatilis, Alchornea glabra, Alchornea glandulosa, Alchornea grandiflora, Alchornea grandis, Alchornea guatemalensis, Alchornea hilariana, Alchornea hirtella, Alchornea humbertii, Alchornea hunanensis, Alchornea ilicifolia, Alchornea integrifolia, Alchornea latifolia, Alchornea laxiflora, Alchornea liukiuensis, Alchornea megalophylla, Alchornea mildbraedii, Alchornea mollis, Alchornea occidentalis, Alchornea parviflora, Alchornea pearcei, Alchornea perrieri, Alchornea rhodophylla, Alchornea rugosa, Alchornea scandens, Alchornea sicca, Alchornea sidifolia, Alchornea tachirensis, Alchornea tiliifolia, Alchornea trewioides, Alchornea triplinervia,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

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