Status:
valid
Authors:
Marg. & Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 38: 79 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938045
Common Names
- Alatiliparis otochilus
- Otochilus Alatiliparis
- Fiji Alatiliparis
Description
Alatiliparis otochilus (also called Otochilus 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 otochilus 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
Alatiliparis otochilus has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are very small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alatiliparis otochilus 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 otochilus
Alatiliparis otochilus 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 Alatiliparis genus
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,