Ancistrorhynchus tenuicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuicaulis
ID:
971465
Status:
valid
Authors:
Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 590 (1953 publ. 1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970803
Common Names
- Ancistrorhynchus
- Tenuicaulis Ancistrorhynchus
- Ancistrorhynchus tenuicaulis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrorhynchus tenuicaulis (also called Tenuicaulis ancistrorhynchus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has a greyish-brown bark and its leaves are oblong and glossy green.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrorhynchus tenuicaulis is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Ancistrorhynchus tenuicaulis flower has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ancistrorhynchus tenuicaulis can be propagated by division or cuttings. Plant divisions should be taken in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and should be 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm, bright location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Ancistrorhynchus tenuicaulis
Ancistrorhynchus tenuicaulis 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-8811: Based on the initial data import
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.