Erythrodes aggregata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aggregata
ID:
1333677
Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.P.Lin & W.M.Lin) T.P.Lin
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 61: 96 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346131
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Erythrodes aggregata (also called Aggregated Erythrodes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It typically grows up to 0.3-0.5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrodes aggregata has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine, for erosion control, and as a source of food and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Erythrodes aggregata are white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythrodes aggregata is a terrestrial orchid that prefers a warm, humid environment. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant.
Where to Find Erythrodes aggregata
Erythrodes aggregata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Erythrodes aggregata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrodes aggregata?
Erythrodes aggregata
What is the common name of Erythrodes aggregata?
Aggregated erythrodes
Where is Erythrodes aggregata native to?
Australia
Species in the Erythrodes genus
Erythrodes celebensis, Erythrodes johorensis, Erythrodes latiloba, Erythrodes tetrodonta, Erythrodes amboinensis, Erythrodes bicarinata, Erythrodes blumei, Erythrodes boettcheri, Erythrodes chinensis, Erythrodes forcipata, Erythrodes glandulosa, Erythrodes glaucescens, Erythrodes hirsuta, Erythrodes humilis, Erythrodes latifolia, Erythrodes oxyglossa, Erythrodes papuana, Erythrodes parvula, Erythrodes praemorsa, Erythrodes purpurascens, Erythrodes sepikana, Erythrodes torricellensis, Erythrodes triloba, Erythrodes weberi, Erythrodes wenzelii, Erythrodes humulis, Erythrodes aggregata,
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
Tsan Piao Lin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Lin' in the authors string.
Wei Min Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.M.Lin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155928-1: Based on the initial data import