Angraecopsis holochila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holochila
ID:
975230
Status:
valid
Authors:
Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 12: 115 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974568
Common Names
- Angraecopsis holochila
- Holochila Angraecopsis
- Angraecopsis Holochila
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Angraecopsis holochila (also called Holochila angraecopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in wet forests, premontane forests, and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Angraecopsis holochila is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Angraecopsis holochila has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Angraecopsis holochila can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and in a well-draining soil.
Where to Find Angraecopsis holochila
Angraecopsis holochila can be found in Central America, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.
Species in the Angraecopsis genus
Angraecopsis thomensis, Angraecopsis cryptantha, Angraecopsis dolabriformis, Angraecopsis elliptica, Angraecopsis gassneri, Angraecopsis gracillima, Angraecopsis hallei, Angraecopsis holochila, Angraecopsis ischnopus, Angraecopsis lisowskii, Angraecopsis lovettii, Angraecopsis macrophylla, Angraecopsis malawiensis, Angraecopsis parva, Angraecopsis parviflora, Angraecopsis pobeguinii, Angraecopsis tenerrima, Angraecopsis tridens, Angraecopsis trifurca,
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-9173: Based on the initial data import
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.