Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 321 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924953
Common Names
- Serrulate Aglossorrhyncha
- Serrulate False-thorn
- Serrulate False Thorn
Description
Aglossorrhyncha serrulata (also called Serrate 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 serrulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Aglossorrhyncha serrulata has white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aglossorrhyncha serrulata 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 serrulata
Aglossorrhyncha serrulata 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,