Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
elliptica
ID:
954021

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 15: 3 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953359



Common Names

  • Altensteinia elliptica
  • Elliptic Altensteinia
  • Elliptic Altensteinia Plant


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Description

Altensteinia elliptica (also called Elliptic 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 elliptica 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

Altensteinia elliptica has yellow flowers with a red centre. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Altensteinia elliptica 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 elliptica

Altensteinia elliptica 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-7142: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.