Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
antioquiensis
ID:
949004

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Ortiz) P.Ortiz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 13: 236 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948342



Common Names

  • Eloyella Antioquiensis
  • Antioquia Eloyella
  • Antioquia Star-Gazer


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Description

Eloyella antioquiensis (also called Antioquia Eloyella, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub or tree, reaching a height of up to 8 m. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in tropical lowland rainforest and montane forest.

Uses & Benefits

Eloyella antioquiensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eloyella antioquiensis has white flowers, small round seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eloyella antioquiensis can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Eloyella antioquiensis

Eloyella antioquiensis can be found in Colombia.

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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