Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
neglectus
ID:
835474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Launert

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 2: 310 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834809

Common Names

  • Aeollanthus Neglectus
  • Neglectus Aeollanthus
  • Neglectus Plant

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Description

Aeollanthus neglectus (also called 'Sun Orchid' and 'Yellow Sun Orchid', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-flowered epiphytic orchid with a single, thin, wiry stem and a single, thin, wiry leaf. It is native to Australia, and grows in humid forests and near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aeollanthus neglectus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeollanthus neglectus has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeollanthus neglectus is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Aeollanthus neglectus

Aeollanthus neglectus is native to South America. It can be found in the wild growing in moist, shady forests.

Species in the Aeollanthus genus

Aeollanthus haumannii, Aeollanthus rydingianus, Aeollanthus abyssinicus, Aeollanthus alternatus, Aeollanthus ambustus, Aeollanthus angolensis, Aeollanthus angustifolius, Aeollanthus breviflorus, Aeollanthus buchnerianus, Aeollanthus candelabrum, Aeollanthus caudatus, Aeollanthus cucullatus, Aeollanthus densiflorus, Aeollanthus elsholtzioides, Aeollanthus engleri, Aeollanthus fruticosus, Aeollanthus holstii, Aeollanthus homblei, Aeollanthus lisowskii, Aeollanthus lobatus, Aeollanthus myrianthus, Aeollanthus namibiensis, Aeollanthus neglectus, Aeollanthus paradoxus, Aeollanthus parvifolius, Aeollanthus petiolatus, Aeollanthus pinnatifidus, Aeollanthus plicatus, Aeollanthus pubescens, Aeollanthus rehmannii, Aeollanthus repens, Aeollanthus rivularis, Aeollanthus saxatilis, Aeollanthus sedoides, Aeollanthus serpiculoides, Aeollanthus stuhlmannii, Aeollanthus suaveolens, Aeollanthus subacaulis, Aeollanthus subintegrus, Aeollanthus trifidus, Aeollanthus tuberosus, Aeollanthus ukamensis, Aeollanthus viscosus, Aeollanthus zanzibaricus,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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