Aglossorrhyncha peculiaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peculiaris
ID:
925609
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 14: 373 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924944
Common Names
- Peculiar Aglossorrhyncha
- Peculiar False-thorn
- Peculiar False Thorn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aglossorrhyncha peculiaris (also called Peculiar Aglossorrhyncha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical regions of Central and South America. It is usually found in wet forests, along streams and in other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aglossorrhyncha peculiaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Aglossorrhyncha peculiaris has white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Aglossorrhyncha peculiaris can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Aglossorrhyncha peculiaris
Aglossorrhyncha peculiaris can be found in South Africa.
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-4759: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.