Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
discolor
ID:
948875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 480 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948213



Common Names

  • Elleanthus discolor
  • Discolor Elleanthus
  • Discolor Star Orchid


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Description

Elleanthus discolor (also called Discolor Elleanthus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in wet forests, often in the understory of taller trees, at elevations of 500-1700 m. It has a short stem with a single, large, leathery leaf and a single, large, white flower.

Uses & Benefits

Elleanthus discolor is a species of orchid that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elleanthus discolor is yellow and tubular with a short corolla tube. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elleanthus discolor is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Elleanthus discolor

Elleanthus discolor is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

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,

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