Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
467417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Porto & Brade

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 1: 222 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466749



Common Names

  • Prepusa alata
  • Alata Prepusa
  • Alata's Prepusa


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Description

Prepusa alata (also called 'Winged Prepusa', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to the western United States and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Prepusa alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make a herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prepusa alata has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prepusa alata is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a rhizomatous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Prepusa alata

Prepusa alata is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Prepusa alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prepusa alata?

Prepusa alata

What is the common name of Prepusa alata?

Winged Prepusa

What is the family of Prepusa alata?

Apiaceae

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Alexander Curt Brade (1881-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brade' in the authors string.
Paulo de Campos Porto (1889-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porto' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:210030-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.