Status:
valid
Authors:
(Porto & Brade) Pabst
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bradea 1: 469 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948481
Common Names
- Janeiro's Alocasia
- El-tro-plec-tris Ja-nei-ro-en-sis
- El-tro-plec-tris Ja-nei-ro-en-sis
Description
Eltroplectris janeirensis (also called Janeiras 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 Brazil. It is found in tropical lowland and montane rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Eltroplectris janeirensis 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 janeirensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eltroplectris janeirensis is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Brazil. It can be grown in a well-drained potting mix and should be kept moist during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the mature plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Eltroplectris janeirensis
Eltroplectris janeirensis 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,