Aglossorrhyncha lucida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
925542
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 322 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924877
Common Names
- Bright Aglossorrhyncha
- Lucida Aglossorrhyncha
- Bright Golden-flowered Aglossorrhyncha
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Aglossorrhyncha lucida (also called 'Lucida Aglossorrhyncha', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a smooth gray bark and its leaves are simple, opposite, and ovate. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aglossorrhyncha lucida is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an insect repellent.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aglossorrhyncha lucida var. lucidaFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aglossorrhyncha lucida has small, white flowers that grow in clusters, followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a reddish-brown stem.
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Aglossorrhyncha lucida is a small tree or shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Aglossorrhyncha lucida
Aglossorrhyncha lucida is native to South America.
Species in the Aglossorrhyncha genus
Aglossorrhyncha aurea, Aglossorrhyncha biflora, Aglossorrhyncha bilobula, Aglossorrhyncha fruticicola, Aglossorrhyncha galanthiflora, Aglossorrhyncha jabiensis, Aglossorrhyncha lucida, Aglossorrhyncha micronesiaca, Aglossorrhyncha peculiaris, Aglossorrhyncha serrulata, Aglossorrhyncha stenophylla, Aglossorrhyncha torricellensis, Aglossorrhyncha viridis,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4754: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.