Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
longispicata
ID:
954120

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 9: 223 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953458



Common Names

  • Altensteinia longispicata
  • Longspicate Altensteinia
  • Longspicate Altensteinia Plant


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Description

Altensteinia longispicata (also called 'Lance-leaved Altensteinia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves with a glossy texture and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Altensteinia longispicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. The plant is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Altensteinia longispicata has small white flowers with yellow-orange lips. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Altensteinia longispicata 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 longispicata

Altensteinia longispicata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and 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-7151: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.