Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
amethystinoides
ID:
948828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 9(225: 1): 61. 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948166



Common Names

  • Elleanthus amethystinoides
  • Elleanthus amethystinoides
  • Elleanthus amethystinoides


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Description

Elleanthus amethystinoides (also called 'Amethyst-Like Elleanthus' and 'Amethyst-Like Elleanth', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has lanceolate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in open forests, meadows, and along roadsides and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Elleanthus amethystinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elleanthus amethystinoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elleanthus amethystinoides is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Elleanthus amethystinoides

Elleanthus amethystinoides is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi.

Species in the Elleanthus genus

Elleanthus capitatellus, Elleanthus decipiens, Elleanthus ligularis, Elleanthus carinatus, Elleanthus amethystinoides, Elleanthus amethystinus, Elleanthus ampliflorus, Elleanthus aristatus, Elleanthus arpophyllostachys, Elleanthus asplundii, Elleanthus aurantiacus, Elleanthus aureus, Elleanthus auriculatus, Elleanthus bifarius, Elleanthus blatteus, Elleanthus bogotensis, Elleanthus bonplandii, Elleanthus bradeorum, Elleanthus brasiliensis, Elleanthus capitatus, Elleanthus caravata, Elleanthus caricoides, Elleanthus caroli, Elleanthus caveroi, Elleanthus cephalotus, Elleanthus cinnabarinus, Elleanthus columnaris, Elleanthus condorensis, Elleanthus confusus, Elleanthus congestus, Elleanthus conifer, Elleanthus cordidactylus, Elleanthus coriifolius, Elleanthus crinipes, Elleanthus discolor, Elleanthus dussii, Elleanthus ecuadorensis, Elleanthus ensatus, Elleanthus escobarii, Elleanthus flavescens, Elleanthus formosus, Elleanthus fractiflexus, Elleanthus furfuraceus, Elleanthus gastroglottis, Elleanthus glaucophyllus, Elleanthus glomera, Elleanthus gracilis, Elleanthus graminifolius, Elleanthus grandiflorus, Elleanthus haematoxanthus,

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-66528: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.