Epiblastus accretus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
accretus
ID:
949900
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66: 176 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949238
Common Names
- Epiblastus accretus
- Accretus Epiblastus
- Accretus Epiblastus Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epiblastus accretus (also called Epiblastus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and grows in humid, tropical environments. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Uses & Benefits
Epiblastus accretus is a tropical plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate shade. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas and can help to reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with yellow centres. Seeds: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epiblastus accretus is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 meters tall. The leaves are simple and alternate, and the flowers are small and yellow. The fruit is a capsule containing three seeds. It is propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Epiblastus accretus
Epiblastus accretus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Species in the Epiblastus genus
Epiblastus accretus, Epiblastus acuminatus, Epiblastus auriculatus, Epiblastus basalis, Epiblastus buruensis, Epiblastus chimbuensis, Epiblastus cuneatus, Epiblastus kerigomnensis, Epiblastus lancipetalus, Epiblastus masarangicus, Epiblastus merrillii, Epiblastus montihageni, Epiblastus neohibernicus, Epiblastus ornithidioides, Epiblastus pteroglotta, Epiblastus pulchellus, Epiblastus pullei, Epiblastus schultzei, Epiblastus sciadanthus, Epiblastus torricellensis, Epiblastus tuberculatus, Epiblastus unguiculatus,
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-67581: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.