Aphyllorchis siantanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
siantanensis
ID:
244335
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 30: 327 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243667
Common Names
- Aphyllorchis siantanensis
- Siantanensis Aphyllorchis
- Siantanensis Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aphyllorchis siantanensis (also called Chiquitano, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aphyllorchis siantanensis is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aphyllorchis siantanensis has small, yellow-green flowers with a white labellum. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aphyllorchis siantanensis is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist, shady forests, and is best grown in a potting mix of equal parts of coarse sand, leaf mold, and peat moss. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Aphyllorchis siantanensis
Aphyllorchis siantanensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Indonesia.
Aphyllorchis siantanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphyllorchis siantanensis?
Aphyllorchis siantanensis
What is the natural habitat of Aphyllorchis siantanensis?
It is native to Sumatra
What is the flower color of Aphyllorchis siantanensis?
The flowers are white
Species in the Aphyllorchis genus
Aphyllorchis acuminata, Aphyllorchis alpina, Aphyllorchis angustipetala, Aphyllorchis anomala, Aphyllorchis arfakensis, Aphyllorchis caudata, Aphyllorchis elata, Aphyllorchis evrardii, Aphyllorchis exilis, Aphyllorchis gollanii, Aphyllorchis halconensis, Aphyllorchis kemulensis, Aphyllorchis montana, Aphyllorchis pallida, Aphyllorchis queenslandica, Aphyllorchis siantanensis, Aphyllorchis simplex, Aphyllorchis spiculaea, Aphyllorchis striata, Aphyllorchis sumatrana,
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-12760: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.