Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alticola
ID:
1321166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 17: 178 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333620



Common Names

  • Agrostophyllum alticola
  • Alticola Agrostophyllum
  • Alticola Plant


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Description

Agrostophyllum alticola (also called High-altitude agrostophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India. It has a bright green, leathery leaf with a distinctively wavy margin. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forest floors and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum alticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostophyllum alticola has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum alticola is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It is a slow-growing species that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division or by seed. Division should be done when the plant is dormant, in the late winter or early spring. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum alticola

Agrostophyllum alticola can be found in tropical Africa, primarily in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Agrostophyllum alticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostophyllum alticola?

Agrostophyllum alticola

What type of plant is Agrostophyllum alticola?

A terrestrial orchid

Where is Agrostophyllum alticola found?

It is found in the Philippines

Species in the Agrostophyllum genus

Agrostophyllum grubbianum, Agrostophyllum cyatheicola, Agrostophyllum militare, Agrostophyllum milneanum, Agrostophyllum nidus-avis, Agrostophyllum subacuminatum, Agrostophyllum triquetrum, Agrostophyllum kairoanum, Agrostophyllum daymanense, Agrostophyllum crassilabium, Agrostophyllum beleense, Agrostophyllum atrobrunneum, Agrostophyllum habbemense, Agrostophyllum acutum, Agrostophyllum amboinense, Agrostophyllum appendiculoides, Agrostophyllum aristatum, Agrostophyllum atrovirens, Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum, Agrostophyllum bimaculatum, Agrostophyllum brachiatum, Agrostophyllum brevipes, Agrostophyllum callosum, Agrostophyllum compressum, Agrostophyllum crassicaule, Agrostophyllum curvilabre, Agrostophyllum curvum, Agrostophyllum cyathiforme, Agrostophyllum cycloglossum, Agrostophyllum cyclopense, Agrostophyllum dischorense, Agrostophyllum djararatense, Agrostophyllum dolychophyllum, Agrostophyllum earinoides, Agrostophyllum elatum, Agrostophyllum elmeri, Agrostophyllum elongatum, Agrostophyllum fibrosum, Agrostophyllum flavidum, Agrostophyllum formosanum, Agrostophyllum fragrans, Agrostophyllum globiceps, Agrostophyllum globigerum, Agrostophyllum glumaceum, Agrostophyllum graminifolium, Agrostophyllum grandiflorum, Agrostophyllum inocephalum, Agrostophyllum javanicum, Agrostophyllum kaniense, Agrostophyllum kusaiense,

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

Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.