Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 23: 292 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980909
Common Names
- Anguloa Brevilabris
- Blue-eyed Grass
- Hedyotis Indica
Description
Anguloa brevilabris (also called Short-lipped Anguloa, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Anguloa brevilabris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anguloa brevilabris is white in color and has four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, green plant with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anguloa brevilabris is a tropical plant that is native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Anguloa brevilabris
Anguloa brevilabris can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Anguloa genus
Anguloa acostae,
Anguloa speciosa,
Anguloa brevilabris,
Anguloa cliftonii,
Anguloa clowesii,
Anguloa dubia,
Anguloa eburnea,
Anguloa hohenlohii,
Anguloa rolfei,
Anguloa ruckeri,
Anguloa tognettiae,
Anguloa uniflora,
Anguloa virginalis,
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,