Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
marginata
ID:
954153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Xenia Orchid. 3: 20 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953491



Common Names

  • Marginate Altensteinia
  • Marginate Bark
  • Marginate Cheesewood


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Description

Altensteinia marginata (also called 'Margined 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 marginata 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 marginata has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Altensteinia marginata 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 marginata

Altensteinia marginata 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,

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