Eltroplectris triloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triloba
ID:
949154
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Pabst
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bradea 1: 470 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948492
Common Names
- Three-lobed Alocasia
- El-tro-plec-tris Tri-lo-ba
- El-tro-plec-tris Tri-lo-ba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eltroplectris triloba (also called Three-Lobed Epidendrum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, arching stems with narrow, pointed leaves. The flowers are small, yellowish-green, and fragrant. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Eltroplectris triloba 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 triloba 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eltroplectris triloba is a terrestrial orchid, native to tropical Central and South America. It can be cultivated in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a warm, sheltered spot in the garden. Propagation is by division of the clump or by seed.
Where to Find Eltroplectris triloba
Eltroplectris triloba 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-66839: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Guido Frederico João Pabst (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabst' in the authors string.