Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
fimbricalyx
ID:
318031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boerl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 236 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317363



Common Names

  • Fimbriate Strophioblachia
  • Strophioblachia fimbricalyx
  • Fimbriate Strophioblachia


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Synonyms

  • Strophioblachia fimbricalyx cordifolia (Airy Shaw) H.S.Kiu [unknown]
  • Strophioblachia fimbricalyx efimbriata Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Strophioblachia glandulosa Pax [unknown]
  • Strophioblachia glandulosa cordifolia Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Strophioblachia glandulosa tonkinensis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Blachia glandulosa Pierre ex Pax [unknown]
  • Strophioblachia fimbricalyx fimbricalyx [unknown]

Description

Strophioblachia fimbricalyx (also called Strophioblachia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in cloud forests at elevations of 1,500–2,400 m. It is a small epiphyte with a creeping rhizome, and long, thin, wiry roots.

Uses & Benefits

Strophioblachia fimbricalyx has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for rope making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Strophioblachia fimbricalyx is white, with a long, curved nectar spur. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strophioblachia fimbricalyx can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Strophioblachia fimbricalyx

Strophioblachia fimbricalyx can be found in tropical Africa.

Strophioblachia fimbricalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strophioblachia fimbricalyx?

Strophioblachia fimbricalyx

What type of plant is Strophioblachia fimbricalyx?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Strophioblachia fimbricalyx found?

It is found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo.

Species in the Strophioblachia 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