Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
981867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. : 228 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981205



Common Names

  • Anguloa uniflora
  • One-flowered Anguloa
  • One-flowered Orchid


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Description

Anguloa uniflora (also called 'One-flowered Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with fragrant, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is usually found in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anguloa uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor houseplant. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anguloa uniflora is a large, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anguloa uniflora is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Anguloa uniflora

Anguloa uniflora is native to the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

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-9805: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.