Ancistrorhynchus serratus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serratus
ID:
971435
Status:
valid
Authors:
Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 195 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970773
Common Names
- Ancistrorhynchus Serratus
- Serrate Ancistrorhynchus
- Serrate's Hook-Beak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrorhynchus serratus (also called Serrated 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 serratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ancistrorhynchus serratus has small, white flowers, small, round seeds, and small seedlings with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ancistrorhynchus serratus 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 serratus
Ancistrorhynchus serratus 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-8808: Based on the initial data import
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.