Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
alpina
ID:
942203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fawc. & Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 57: 313 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941541



Common Names

  • Alpine Dendrocousinsia
  • Alpine Orchid
  • Cluster-Flowered Dendrocousinsia


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Description

Dendrocousinsia alpina (also called 'Alpine Cousinsia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It is a small plant, growing to a height of about 10 cm. It has long, thin leaves and produces white flowers with purple spots. It typically grows in moist, shady areas near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrocousinsia alpina is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrocousinsia alpina is a yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with a white lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocousinsia alpina can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Dendrocousinsia alpina

Dendrocousinsia alpina is native to the Philippines.

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
William Fawcett (1851-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fawc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77602-2: Based on the initial data import