Eltroplectris macrophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
949147
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Pabst
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bradea 1: 469 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948485
Common Names
- Large-leaved Alocasia
- El-tro-plec-tris Ma-cro-phy-lla
- El-tro-plec-tris Ma-cro-phy-lla
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Eltroplectris macrophylla (also called Eltroplectris, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and grows in humid, tropical environments. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Uses & Benefits
Eltroplectris macrophylla 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 macrophylla has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with large, heart-shaped leaves.
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Eltroplectris macrophylla 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 macrophylla
Eltroplectris macrophylla 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-66832: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Guido Frederico João Pabst (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabst' in the authors string.