Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
filicornes
ID:
938696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marg. & Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 38: 79 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938034



Common Names

  • Alatiliparis filicornes
  • Fern-horned Alatiliparis
  • Filicornes


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Description

Alatiliparis filicornes (also called Fili-corne Alatiliparis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown with small, oval leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests, montane forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Alatiliparis filicornes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alatiliparis filicornes is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alatiliparis filicornes is a low-growing, spreading shrub with small, white flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Alatiliparis filicornes

Alatiliparis filicornes is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

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-5670: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Hanna Margońska (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marg.' in the authors string.