Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
boliviensis
ID:
953969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe ex Rusby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club iv. (1895) 265.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953307



Common Names

  • Altensteinia boliviensis
  • Bolivian Altensteinia
  • Bolivian Altensteinia Plant


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Description

Altensteinia boliviensis (also called Bolivian Altensteinia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and grows in open forests and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Altensteinia boliviensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, headaches, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Altensteinia boliviensis are white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are slender and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Altensteinia boliviensis is a terrestrial orchid. It is best grown in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Altensteinia boliviensis

Altensteinia boliviensis can be found in tropical regions of South America.

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-7137: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.