Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Karst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Auswahl Gew. Venez. 1: 5 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924956
Common Names
- Albert's Coryanthes
- Albert's Bucket Orchid
- Albert's Monkey Bucket Orchid
Description
Coryanthes albertinae (also called Albertina's Coryanthes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical regions of Central and South America. It is usually found in wet forests, along streams and in other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Coryanthes albertinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Coryanthes albertinae has yellow flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coryanthes albertinae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Coryanthes albertinae
Coryanthes albertinae can be found in South America.
Species in the Coryanthes genus
Coryanthes dasilvae,
Coryanthes kaiseriana,
Coryanthes maduroana,
Coryanthes minima,
Coryanthes gerlachiana,
Coryanthes lagunae,
Coryanthes villegasiana,
Coryanthes angelantha,
Coryanthes gustavo-romeroi,
Coryanthes javieri,
Coryanthes melissae,
Coryanthes oscarii,
Coryanthes pacaraimensis,
Coryanthes recurvata,
Coryanthes selbyana,
Coryanthes wenzeliana,
Coryanthes mystax,
Coryanthes lachuensis,
Coryanthes jorgemarioi,
Coryanthes velizii,
Coryanthes oscarrodrigoi,
Coryanthes albertinae,
Coryanthes alborosea,
Coryanthes bergoldii,
Coryanthes bicalcarata,
Coryanthes boyi,
Coryanthes bruchmuelleri,
Coryanthes cataniapoensis,
Coryanthes cavalcantei,
Coryanthes elegantium,
Coryanthes elianae,
Coryanthes feildingii,
Coryanthes flava,
Coryanthes gernotii,
Coryanthes gomezii,
Coryanthes horichiana,
Coryanthes hunteriana,
Coryanthes leferenziorum,
Coryanthes leucocorys,
Coryanthes macrantha,
Coryanthes macrocorys,
Coryanthes maculata,
Coryanthes mastersiana,
Coryanthes misasii,
Coryanthes miuaensis,
Coryanthes panamensis,
Coryanthes pegiae,
Coryanthes picturata,
Coryanthes seegeri,
Coryanthes senghasiana,
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,