Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cundinamarcae
ID:
1329375

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Nowak, Szlach. & Mytnik

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 59: 12 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341829





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Description

Altensteinia cundinamarcae (also called Cundinamarca Altensteinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Colombia and grows in moist, shady forests. It has a shrub-like habit and produces small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Altensteinia cundinamarcae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a border plant, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Altensteinia cundinamarcae has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Altensteinia cundinamarcae is a tropical perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or summer.

Where to Find Altensteinia cundinamarcae

Altensteinia cundinamarcae can be found in Colombia.

Altensteinia cundinamarcae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Altensteinia cundinamarcae?

Altensteinia cundinamarcae

What type of plant is Altensteinia cundinamarcae?

Herb

Where is Altensteinia cundinamarcae native to?

Colombia

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Joanna Mytnik-Ejsmont (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mytnik' in the authors string.
Sławomir Nowak (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Nowak' in the authors string.