Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
crenatifolia
ID:
949785

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miranda) Rzed.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 38: 75 (1979 publ. 1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949123



Common Names

  • Enriquebeltrania crenatifolia
  • Crenatifolia Enriquebeltrania
  • Enriquebeltrania Crenatifolia


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Description

Enriquebeltrania crenatifolia (also called 'Crenatifolia Enriquebeltrania', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems with small, fragrant flowers and prefers moist, humid habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Enriquebeltrania crenatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Enriquebeltrania crenatifolia is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, pointed leaves with a waxy coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enriquebeltrania crenatifolia is a shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and cuttings should be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Enriquebeltrania crenatifolia

Enriquebeltrania crenatifolia can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Enriquebeltrania 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-67462: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
Faustino Miranda (1905-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miranda' in the authors string.