Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
citrina
ID:
953999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 9(225: 1): 155. 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953337



Common Names

  • Altensteinia citrina
  • Citrine Altensteinia
  • Citrine Altensteinia Plant


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Description

Altensteinia citrina (also called Citrine 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 citrina 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 citrina 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 citrina 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 citrina

Altensteinia citrina 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-7140: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.