Eltroplectris brachycentron - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachycentron
ID:
949139
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 375 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948477
Common Names
- Brachycentron
- El-tro-plec-tris Bra-chy-cen-tron
- El-tro-plec-tris Bra-chy-cen-tron
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Eltroplectris brachycentron (also called Short-spurred Eltroplectris, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphytic orchid, reaching a height of up to 10 cm. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical lowland and montane rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Eltroplectris brachycentron is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, colds, headaches, and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eltroplectris brachycentron has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Eltroplectris brachycentron is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Eltroplectris brachycentron
Eltroplectris brachycentron can be found in Brazil.
Species in the Eltroplectris genus
Eltroplectris kuhlmanniana, Eltroplectris assumpcaoana, Eltroplectris brachycentron, Eltroplectris calcarata, Eltroplectris cogniauxiana, Eltroplectris dalessandroi, Eltroplectris janeirensis, Eltroplectris longicornu, Eltroplectris macrophylla, Eltroplectris misera, Eltroplectris rossii, Eltroplectris schlechteriana, Eltroplectris triloba, Eltroplectris kuhlmanniana, Eltroplectris ortiziana,
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-66825: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.