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
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.
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 Prepusa genus
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,