Ancistrorhynchus refractus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
refractus
ID:
971416
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kraenzl.) Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 11: 213 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970754
Common Names
- Ancistrorhynchus Refractus
- Refracted Ancistrorhynchus
- Refracted's Hook-Beak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrorhynchus refractus (also called Refracted Ancistrorhynchus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrorhynchus refractus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and as an astringent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ancistrorhynchus refractus is a white-yellowish color with a yellow center and a star-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Ancistrorhynchus refractus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Ancistrorhynchus refractus
Ancistrorhynchus refractus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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-8806: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.