Ancistrorhynchus capitatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitatus
ID:
971303
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 11: 205 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970641
Common Names
- Ancistrorhynchus capitatus
- Capitate Ancistrorhynchus
- Capitate Arrowroot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrorhynchus capitatus (also called Capitate Ancistrorhynchus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It grows in moist, sandy soils, typically in open woods, thickets and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrorhynchus capitatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ancistrorhynchus capitatus are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Ancistrorhynchus capitatus is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, but it takes a long time to germinate and is not recommended.
Where to Find Ancistrorhynchus capitatus
Ancistrorhynchus capitatus is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Species in the Ancistrorhynchus genus
Ancistrorhynchus akeassiae, Ancistrorhynchus paysanii, Ancistrorhynchus brevifolius, Ancistrorhynchus capitatus, Ancistrorhynchus cephalotes, Ancistrorhynchus clandestinus, Ancistrorhynchus crystalensis, Ancistrorhynchus laxiflorus, Ancistrorhynchus metteniae, Ancistrorhynchus ovatus, Ancistrorhynchus parviflorus, Ancistrorhynchus recurvus, Ancistrorhynchus refractus, Ancistrorhynchus schumannii, Ancistrorhynchus serratus, Ancistrorhynchus straussii, Ancistrorhynchus tenuicaulis,
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-8794: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.