Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
longifolia
ID:
975082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 6: 328 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974420



Common Names

  • Angostylis longifolia
  • Long-leaved Angostylis
  • Longifolia Angostylis


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Description

Angostylis longifolia (also called Long-Leaf Angostylis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central America and northern South America. It is a small to medium sized epiphytic orchid with a single, thick, leathery leaf. The flowers are white with yellow and red markings and have a sweet scent. It grows in humid forests and is found from Mexico to Ecuador.

Uses & Benefits

Angostylis longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angostylis longifolia is a yellow-greenish color with a white center. The seed is a small, round, yellow-greenish color. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-greenish color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angostylis longifolia is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Angostylis longifolia

Angostylis longifolia can be found in Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Species in the Angostylis genus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-9158: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.