Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
janeirensis
ID:
949143

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


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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.

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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 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-66829: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Curt Brade (1881-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brade' in the authors string.
Paulo de Campos Porto (1889-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porto' in the authors string.
Guido Frederico João Pabst (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabst' in the authors string.